Canada Oldest Mosque Gives Food, Clothes to Needy

Giving the vulnerable a sense of Ramadan celebrations, volunteers from Al-Rashid mosque in Edmonton, Canada, handed out free food and clothing to those in need.

The event was hosted at Boyle Street Plaza and offered help to dozens of people.

“Ramadan is all about spreading kindness and sharing a sense of community with others,” explained Maryam Lary, the mosque’s communications coordinator, CTV Edmonton reported.

“So it’s very important for us to communicate that and connect with people,” Lary added. “We like and try to give back.”

The event is held annually during the holy month of Ramadan to spread Islam awareness and provide charity to the less fortunate.

Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, is a month of giving as well as fasting.

In Ramadan, adult Muslims, save the sick and those traveling, abstain from food, drink, smoking and sex between dawn and sunset.

Generosity and charity are generally blessed in Islamic Shari`ah, however, it’s specially blessed during the month of Ramadan.

Many Muslims also believe that rewards are multiplied in the fasting month.

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Ramadan is an honorable and blessed month, and the rewards for generosity are multiplied in it.”

SOURCE: https://aboutislam.net/muslim-issues/n-america/canada-oldest-mosque-gives-food-clothes-to-needy/