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"O people! Iftar to a fasting person during this month will be like one who has freed a slave and his past sins will be forgiven",
Holy Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.w.
Every year, as the Holy month of Ramadhan approaches, the experience of joy and excitement is felt and arrangements are made in our homes to welcome this Holy month.
It is essential for us to also remember the less fortunate in the Society. In striving to bring a smile on the faces of the most deserving, the practice of Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya, is to organize Iftar / Sehri assistance at Masjids in the Rural Centres and to other deserving Shia Brethren. |
During the last Holy Ramadhan 1429 AH, Iftar assistance was given in 23 Masjids in the Rural Centres. More than 300 families residing in the Urban and Rural centres benefited from the food distribution. Ration was also provided to 8 Boarding Secondary schools and Inmates of Shimo la Tewa Borstal / Prison.
The food items distributed :
| Item | Quantity | | Maize Meal | 9,528 Kg | | Wheat Flour | 6,264 Kg | | Sugar | 3,079 Kg | | Cooking Oil | 2,706 Ltr | | Yeast | 7.5 Kg | | Beans | 3,130 Kg | | Rice | 1,689 Kg | | Tea | 199 Kg | | Dates | 846 Kg | | Goats | 502 nos |
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All this has been possible due to the generous contributions received from Mumineen toward the Holy Ramadhan Relief.
During the forthcoming Holy Month of Ramadhan, the Mission will provide Food items towards the Holy Ramadhan Relief Programme. | The Estimated cost of: Iftar for one day at a centre: GBP 33, US $ 53, Can $ 62, Ksh.4000/- Cost of supplying ration per family for a month GBP 28, US $ 45, Can$ 52, Ksh.3400/- |  |
Special programmes conducted in the various masjid at the centres during the holy month of Ramadhan :  | Recitation and tafseer of Holy Quran.
Dua Iftitah, Dua Tawassul and Dua Kumayl
Lectures on significance of the holy month, Ahkam of Sawm
Commemoration of historical events e.g Wiladat Imam Hassan (as.), Wafat of Bibi Khadija (as), Wafat of Imam Ali Bin Abitalib (as).
Amal of Laylatul Qadr is performed on the respective nights. Sehri is served.
Zahra Womens Group also arranges for the Laylatul Qadr aamals on 23rd of Mahe Ramadhan.
Daily Iftar is served after Magribain prayers. |
 | The Mission also arranges for Radio Broadcast of special 5 part series of Radio Programme: (‘Hidaya Ya Ramadhan’). This Programme will contain recital of Ahadith, Shahru Ramadhan Duas, Qasidas and highly informative lectures conducted by well versed speakers. |
Broadcasting One Radio Program during the holy month: GBP 150, US $ 240, Can $ 277 Ksh.18,000
Eid Gifts, will be provided to students, teachers and deserving persons from this fund.
 |  | 1 Unit of Eid Gift : GBP 2 / US$ 3 / Can $ 4 / Ksh.240 |
In view of the adverse economic condition and effects of drought in our Country, we appeal to all Mumineen to assist us in undertaking this noble project. Your generous contribution towards the Holy Ramadhan Relief, Eid fund and Radio Broadcast Programmes will be to follow the way of Ahlul Bayt a.s. You may donate for the Thawab of Rooh (s) of your Beloved Departed Ones. "In the event that surplus funds are received, it will be utilized for tableegh activities". For remittance and other information you may contact Haji Ahmed Dhalla or our office. Donations can also be sent online through our website www.kenbilal.org July 2009 |
