Ramadan is a time of happiness, joy, and festivities. Not only does it boost Muslims’ spiritual depth, but it also offers profound physical benefits. And this heart-warming time reaches its peak with the beautiful Eid Al-Fitr.
Once again the wonderful Ramadan has come to an end and it is now time to celebrate the end of this important practice with Eid Al-Fitr. As part of Eid tradition, children will once again wake up with excitement, put on their best clothes and shoes as families begin their preparations to pay visits to relatives and friends.
Poor and needy will be shown great care and kindness, and all their needs will be met by charitable Muslims. The elderly will be shown love and respect. Children will dance for joy after they collect allowances from the adults.
However, as we enjoy the beautiful spirit and the festivities for the lovely Eid Al-Fitr, we should remember the ordeals of our brothers and sisters in the Islamic world. With this in mind, the Northeast Youth Initiative For Development (NEYIF) and Isah Chikaji Foundation (ICF) with the endorsement of Muslim Valley distributed Aidilfitr’s gift to the most vulnerable people within Damaturu metropolis.
It is the collaborative effort of the organisations to visit the most vulnerable communities within Damaturu communities and places like hospitals, orphanages and schools.
The distributions took place on Friday, 14 May, 2021. The first community to receive the Sallah Gift was Pompomari Bayan Kotu, where about 200 boxes of gifts were distributed to the residents and they were happy about it because most of them are less privileged.
The second community visited was Pompomari Lotto where 200 boxes of gifts were also distributed; the residents were delighted about it. The village head who was present at the distribution spot commend the effort of NEYIF, ICF, and Muslim Valley saying “we appreciate the Barka da Sallah gift and surely it will put smiles on the faces of many people within this”.
Residents of Nayi-Nawa Shago Tara and Nayi-Nawa also received gifts in a house-to-house delivery with jubilation.
We should understand that every minute of our lives is given for a special purpose, as a new opportunity for us to choose the right option. And once an opportunity is gone, it’s gone forever so let’s put smiles on the faces of the vulnerable and the less privileged in our society
Muhammad Sani Isah
