Eid is “the festival of breaking the fast” and commemorates the end of a month-long fast throughout Ramadan for Muslims globally. The festival is a very important time in Islam and allows families, loved ones, and communities to come together and celebrate.
Throughout Ramadan, Muslims around the world undertake a fast between the hours of sunset and sunrise and spend a lot of time in self-reflection while studying the Qur’an and connecting with their faith on a spiritual level.
DASTARKHWAN
During the holy month of Ramadan, KWA launched its Dastarkhwan campaign in numerous rural communities. Dastarkhwan is Turkish for “tablecloth.” Throughout Ramadan, KWA provided food for Iftaar as well as household rations to support disadvantaged communities. By the end of Ramadan, 237 Dastarkhwan’s were hosted in over 51 villages, serving around 18,000 meals.
Food security is prevalent in the rural areas of Sindh. Poverty, compounded with lack of access to essentials, poses a big challenge to populations in those areas. As a result, there is widespread malnutrition throughout these communities, especially in women, children, and the elderly. Khuwaja Welfare Association (KWA) aims to help rural communities in Sindh, Pakistan to overcome challenges related to food security and malnourishment. Currently, KWA is working on various agricultural projects in the Thatta and Tharparkar Districts. Using solar-powered wells, these projects direct water from the wells to the fields for agricultural purposes as well as to provide the community with an organic, nutritious harvest. Additionally, KWA assists various families lacking an income or access to food by providing monthly household rations.
EID UL-FITR MUBARAK
After a full month of sacrifice and dedication, Eid al-Fitr is a day of celebration with friends and families after the completion of the holy month of Ramadan. It is also a day to remember those in need and those with whom we can share our blessings with. One of the avenues to share our blessings is through community engagements We celebrate occasions with our communities to reinforce our commitment to improving their quality of life
We thank all of our donors, volunteers, and partners and offer our prayers for the safety, security, health, and well-being of all. Eid Mubarak from Khuwaja Welfare Association!
