By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
The CEO of the Beeba House of Stitches, Habeebatullah Thani yesterday, hinted that over 2,000 less privileged Muslim faithful are to benefit in this year’s Ramadan Foodies Project in Ibadan
Thani in a statement in Ibadan, said the Foodies Project is her work of Ibadah during the holy month of the fasting.
According to her, the project, which started in 2018, has catered for the feeding of over 12,000 people in different locations in Ibadan including Arisekola Mosque Iwo Road, Iyanu Oluwa Mosque Olorunsogo, Sabo Ibadan, Mapo hall Oyo state Ibadan, Dugbe Mosque, Cocoa House Ibadan.
“Feeding the fasting during Ramadan is even closer to the Prophet’s (saw) heart than providing food to those in need over the other months of the year, so when you feed the fasting, you are not only spreading joy to those in need, you are also gaining countless rewards for yourself”, she said.
Thani added, “Ramadan Foodies’ is an initiative birthed by the Beeba House of Stitches and Adam’s Street Treats which is aimed at providing food and drinks to fasting Muslims in the month of Ramadan”.
” The project Ramadan Foodies’ is a philanthropic gesture targeted towards allaying the burden on fasting Muslims during the Holy Month”.
She stressed, ” The project aims is catering for the dinner needs’ of fasting Muslims during the Holy month, and our target is to adequately feed two thousand (2000) fasting Muslims during this Ramadan with support of raw foods, fruits, and drinks”.
Thani stressed, “we are however open to other means of donations such as raw foods, fruits and beverages amongst others”, adding, “this month of fasting is a time for spiritual reflection, prayer, and charity. It is also a time when many Muslims face financial challenges due to the high cost of food, especially during the pre-dawn and post-sunset meals.
