By: Ali Haider
Alhamdullilah, the Fundraising Dinner in support of the humanitarian crisis in Yemen was on Saturday, April 6 and was quite a successful event.
The conflict in Yemen has become what observers have declared as the worst humanitarian disaster in the world today and could become the most significant food crisis in over 100 years. =https://youtu.be/7jNH8US-ZjM
IDRF (International Development and Relief Foundation) in collaboration with the local Muslim community has raised nearly $80,000 through the generous financial support from our community. Key supporters include the British Columbia Muslim Association (BCMA), Masjid Al-Huda, Masjid Al-Noor, Guildford Islamic Centre, Marpole Musalla, Islam unravel, Al-Iman Islamic Centre, Fleetwood Islamic Centre, Muslim Association of Canada, White rock Musalla, Pakistan Canada Association (PCA), Langley Musalla, Fiji Islamic Centre and the Yemeni Canadian Society.
I want to express my gratitude: Jazaakumullaahu Khayran for a job well done. May Allaah reward you all with good in this world and the next, and may He grant you all your lawful wishes and desires.
The MC for the event was Br. Rahim Othman, He welcomed the guest and spoke on the urgent situation in Yemen and the importance of helping our brethren. The event started with a recitation of the Qur’an by Br. Ammar Dawood, followed by a message from the children of Yemen read in Arabic and English to the audience by young Br. Hamza Kaderi, then a life Nasheed performance by the Vancouver Nasheed Group.
Br. Rahim, MC introduced guest’s speakers: Br. Sikandar Khan, VP media and Communication of the BCMA, who spoke about the importance of helping people in need and updating donors and the public with the project development. Br. Wael BaAwan, president of the Yemeni Canadian Society, who spoke on his personal experience and the urgent need of people of Yemen — followed by Br. Zeib Jeeva, Chair of IDRF who traveled from Toronto to attend the event along with IDRF’s Director of Programs Br. Nabil Ali. Br. Jeeva, spoke of IDRF mission and commitment to save lives and build community. Br. Jeeva presented a certificate of appreciation to Br. Musa Ismail and Br. Tariq Tayab for their significant commitment and dedication to raising funds to provide food to needy families in Yemen who are facing starvation. Br. Nabil Ali, spoke about IDRF work in Yemen.The Keynote guest speaker and Fundraiser was Sheikh Hacene Chebbani of Calgary. Sheikh Hacene, reminded everyone of the virtue of Sadaqa and the rewards promised by the Messenger of Allah (SAW) for those who are helping other Muslims at the time of crisis and need. Br. Iltaf Sahib, president of the BCMA pledged a significant donation of $10,000 on behalf of the Association.The event was concluded with a vote of thanks read by Br. Ali Haidar, IDRF Community Development Manager – Canada west on behalf of IDRF.
A special Thanks to Muslim organizations for their generous financial contribution and support; the BCMA, Guildford Musalla, Masjid Alhuda, Masjid Al-Noor, and Fiji Islamic Centre, Al-Ameen Newspaper and Zabiha foods.
A big thank you goes to our fabulous tickets sale team for selling tickets through local Masajid and Islamic Centers.The event was indeed a great success with the help of Allaah (SWT), then all your efforts, dedication, financial support, and hard work. Indeed, this is cooperation and the kind of attitude that leads to success and unity. I urge myself first, and then the rest of you to keep giving selflessly for the sake of Allah (SWT) of your time, wealth and efforts as you have been doing.
It was a great day—and we couldn’t have done it without you all.
And thanks to all our attendees—we couldn’t have done it without you, either!
IDRF is a Canadian registered charitable
organization dedicated to empowering the
disadvantaged people of the world. IDRF provides effective humanitarian aid and sustainable development programs, without discrimination, based on the Islamic principles of human dignity, self-reliance, and social justice.
Only $60 will feed a family for a month: Your donations can provide nutritious food packages, containing lentils, rice, pasta, oil, sugar, and chickpeas which can last one family for an
entire month.All donations are Zakat eligible and Tax Deductible. To donate online at
https://idrf.com/yemenfundraiserdonation/
Or contact us at 604.618.0299 for more information.
IDRF will publish a full report to the Vancouver community on the Yemen campaign.
