New Delhi: Saudi Arabia organised a big communal iftar for greater than 1,500 fasting worshippers on the historic Jama Masjid as a part of its worldwide Ramzan initiatives.
The occasion was organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Steerage by the Saudi Embassy in India beneath the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ iftar programme.
Rows of worshippers gathered within the mosque’s courtyard earlier than sundown, the place meals had been distributed forward of the Maghrib prayer. The initiative aimed to supply help for fasting people and encourage the spirit of unity and generosity that defines the holy month of Ramzan.
The gathering was attended by the mosque’s imam and preacher, Ahmed Al-Bukhari, together with a number of Islamic students and group representatives.
A number of attendees praised the initiative and counseled the Saudi authorities for its efforts to serve Islam and Muslim communities worldwide. They famous that such humanitarian programmes spotlight the Kingdom’s function in supporting Islamic and charitable actions whereas strengthening solidarity and cooperation amongst individuals.
Inbuilt 1656 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid stays one among India’s largest and most distinguished mosques, drawing hundreds of worshippers day by day, significantly throughout Ramzan.
Saudi Arabia organises related iftar programmes in a number of nations annually as a part of its efforts to help Muslim communities and strengthen bonds in the course of the sacred month.
