Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya
Celebrates
Sayyidah Fatimatuz Zahra (A.S) / Sayyidah Zaynab (A.S) Day

	“Fatima is a part of me, whoever loves her – loves me, whoever loves me loves Allah, whoever annoys her – annoys me, whoever annoys me – annoys Allah” (Holy Prophet s.a.w.w)

A special function to commemorate the Wiladat of Sayyidah Fatimatuz Zahra (a.s) and Sayyidah Zaynab (a.s) was held on Saturday, 20th June 2009 at the Bilal Hall, Mombasa.

The programme, organized by Zahra Women’s Group of Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya, commenced with the Recitation of verse from Holy Quran and Hadithul Kisa by Sis. Nasreen Ganji. Thereafter a formal welcome speech was made by Sis Fatma Aboud on behalf of Mrs Sakinabai Dhalla, Convenor of the programme.

This was followed by recitations of Qasidas on Sayyidah Fatimatuz Zahra (as) by Sis Sukaina Virjee & Group in Urdu and Qasidas on Sayyidah Zainab (as) by Zahra Madrasah Group in Kiswahili. Lecture on the Life of Sayyidah Fatimatuz Zahra (as) was made by Sis.Sophie Ebrahim in Kiswahili. Lecture on Sayyidah Zainab (as) was made by Sis Batul Mustafa in English. These lectures touched the hearts of many in the audience.

An educative and informative Quiz programme was organized on the topic of Surah Al Infitar, Namaze Mayyit, Haidh & Istihadha. The participants were from Zahra Madrasah Senior Section. Both the teams scored equal marks. There was a quick crossword session organized for the audience. 

Before concluding the programme, Mrs Masumabai Somji, Chairlady of Zainabiya Society made a speech in Kswahili praising the good work undertaken by Mrs Sakinabai Dhalla and her group.  Vote of thanks was delivered by Mrs Raziya Dewji.

The programme concluded with recitation of Dua and Ziarats by Zahra Madrasah.  Tabarruk was distributed at the end of the function.

Ladies from different communities were present. A crowd of more than 270 including elders, women and children made the programme a great success.

Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya would like to thank all the Participants and all those who attended the Programme.  Special thanks go to the Convener, Mrs Sakinabai Dhala and her team of dedicated teachers of Zahra Madrasah who wholeheartedly worked hard to make this programme a success.

July 2009