The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Iftar program brings together 2,000 fasting people in Kenya
In a scene that embodies the highest meanings of Islamic brotherhood and solidarity during the holy month of Ramadan, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Religious Attaché at the Embassy of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in the Republic of Kenya, organized a huge group Iftar banquet in the courtyard of the Grand Mosque in the capital, Nairobi, which benefited about 2,000 fasting people from various segments of society.
This banquet is part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Program for Iftar (breaking the fast) for Muslims, an annual global initiative implemented by the Ministry in dozens of countries around the world during the month of Ramadan each year. The program aims to extend bridges of generosity and communication with Muslims across the globe, providing them with Iftar meals and strengthening the bonds of faith, especially in communities in need of support.
Historical background and importance of the program
The Iftar program is one of the most prominent humanitarian and outreach initiatives undertaken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reflecting its commitment to serving Islam and Muslims. Over the years, the program has expanded to include countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, reaching millions of beneficiaries. Kenya, with its large and influential Muslim community, is a key destination for this program in East Africa, further strengthening the deep historical ties between the two countries and their peoples.
Local and international impact of the initiative
Locally in Nairobi, the banquet was more than just a meal; it was a social gathering that strengthened bonds within the Muslim community. Held at the Jama Masjid, one of Kenya's largest and oldest mosques and a prominent religious and cultural center, it lent the event special significance. Internationally, these initiatives reinforce the Kingdom's leading role in Islamic and humanitarian work, presenting a shining example of the values of compassion and solidarity that Islam promotes.
Those who benefited from the banquet expressed their deep gratitude and appreciation to the Kingdom's leadership, headed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and his Crown Prince, for their support and care for Muslims everywhere. They also commended the efforts of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs in implementing this program, which brings joy and happiness to the hearts of those fasting and strengthens the values of brotherhood and solidarity during the holy month.
