Everyone around the globe continues to learn on how to battle with the global pandemic of Covid-19. Due to the continued surge in the number of covid 19 infections, a national lockdown continued in some Counties as per the government directives. Among many measures imposed, some policies regulated stated a limited number of worshippers in attendance during congregational gatherings and curfew timings from 10.00pm to 4.00am also had to be observed across the Country. This made it difficult for many activities to be conducted throughout the holy month.
OUTREACH
This year with the generous support and contribution from our donors, Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya was able to provide food parcels to 15 Bilal Centres and extended its support to 47 Independent Centres in Coast Region, and 29 Centres from Upcountry. A total of 6,700 individual families residing in rural centers received family dignity food parcels. Food parcels were distributed to ensure Mumineen have sufficient food to cook for their iftar and suhoor meals from home.
FAMILY FOOD
Each Food Parcel Distributed Contained the below items:
- 24 Kgs of Maize flour
- 24 Kgs of Wheat flour
- 2 cans x 3 litres of cooking oil.
- 4 Kgs Sugar
- 4 Kgs Rice
- 2 Kgs Salt
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Propagation is an integral part of activities conducted in the month of Ramadhan. Despite the ongoing restriction to curb the spread of Covid-19 BMM Kenya also conducted the following activities:
Online Ramadhan Program:
Daily Live Qur’an Translation, Masa’ail Fiqh, Translation of, Dua Iftitah, Night lectures and Laylatul Qadr.
Radio Programs.
- Series of 60 Fm Radio religious programs broadcasted between 20:00hrs – 21:00hrs E.A.T with wide coverage through Coast and some parts of upcountry.
- Questions and Answers sessions every Saturday during the Holy Month of Ramadhan with a gift token for winners.
Eid Gifts
- New set of outfits to 414 orphans to all Shia Centres in Coast.
- 350 Eid gifts to Muballighs across the Country.
Gifts for Ladies Who Attended Ramadhan Online Darsa
- No. of ladies who received gifts: 178
Quran Competition:
- Number of participants: 300
- Number of Finalists: 80
- Number of Centres that Participated: 40
Women online classes in the Centres:
One-hour classes were conducted thrice a week for ladies from the community in all 15 BMM Kenya Centres by Sis. Ruiya Salim.
Highest average attendance per class: 179
Lowest average attendance per class: 54
Bibi Khadija and Imam Hassan day in conjunction with Sauti ya Pwani:
100 gift hampers containing1kg of date, 1kg of sugar and 2kg of wheat flour were distributed to participants.
FOOD PARCEL BENEFICIARY
“I would like to thank our generous donors for supporting the iftar distribution project every year, Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya for ensuring the food ration is received in a timely manner. May Allah shower his countless blessings on you for the support provided” – Asha Ibrahim, Kilungu Centre
“I would first like to thank Allah (S.W.T) for the numerous bounties he has blessed us with. Secondly, much appreciation to our donors for providing us with food parcels which will sustain us and our families for the whole month of Ramadhan” – Mwachikato Ali, Bahakanda.
“I, Nchuo Teuzi a community member of Moyeni Centre offer my sincere thanks to our kind donors for supporting us with Iftar ration. This year too as we continue to combat the repercussions of the Covid-19 most of us have been unemployed thus we are grateful to everyone who may have thought of us in our times of dire need, Shukran.” – Ncho Teuzi, Moyeni Centre.
Below is the link to Ramadhan 1442 AH Activities:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lsp9VYFfAew8uvDzhNjfAojf6hIyq8Zl/view?usp=sharing
The team of Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya appreciates the generous contribution from all donors and well-wishers towards the Mahe Ramadhan Iftar 1442AH activities. Alhamdullilah the team was able to deliver the Dignity Food parcels and online activities in a timely manner. All measures and directives as directed by the Ministry of Health were followed throughout the delivery process.
Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya
P.O Box 82508 -80100
Tel: +254 222 9641
Email: admin@kenbilal.org
Web: www.kenbilal.org
Prepared by: Faraah Sumar
May 2021.