Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Eid message from Islamic Relief - 2008

We at Islamic Relief prays that all Muslims who fasted during the month of Ramadan have benefited from this month of High Intensity Training, and are ready to serve in the Cause of Allah (swt) and the Cause of the poor.

We have passed through this month during a period of Global Economic Crises, whilst still reeling from the effects of a global food crisis.

As One Ummah we feel the pain, the deprivation, the hunger, the insecurity and the injustice faced by our brothers and sisters throughout the world.Our actions and our charity have to be GLOBAL.

There is a desperate need to:
- Eradicate poverty and hunger,
- Reduce child mortality,
- Combat HIV and AIDS, TB, malaria and other diseases,
- Ensure environmental sustainability,
- Improve maternal health, and
- Provide peace and security.

SOCIAL JUSTICE demands strong, resilient and committed people.

Islamic Relief thanks all South African donors for their Zakah and Lillah contributions during Ramadan.

More than R14.5 million was raised for Islamic Relief projects in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Bangladesh, Horn of Africa, Palestine, Iraq and Bosnia, just some of the 40 countries where Islamic Relief operates.

We wish you and your family a blessed Eid Mubarak!

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