The Blessing of an Iftar Shared
Ramadan arrives as a time of mercy, renewal, and unity. Every evening, as the adhan echoes through homes and mosques, tables fill with water, dates, and warm food. Yet, across the mountains and valleys of Azad Kashmir, many families wait in silence, unsure if they will have anything to break their fast with.
For thousands of men, women, and children, fasting continues long after sunset. Poverty, conflict, and rising food costs leave them struggling to find even a handful of rice. While we enjoy the comfort of a full table in the UK, families in Kashmir break their fast with water alone.
This is where compassion becomes action.
The Power of a Shared Meal
At Kashmir Welfare Foundation, we recognise Ramadan as more than a month of abstinence. It is a month of generosity and love for others. Every Iftar meal shared is a prayer answered. Every plate of food restores dignity and hope.
Through our Meals of Mercy Campaign, we arrange Iftars across ten mosques and community centres throughout Azad Kashmir. These gatherings bring people together who would otherwise face the loneliness of hunger. Volunteers prepare rice, lentils, vegetables, and dates. Local elders lead prayers, and children gather around to eat with joy and gratitude.
Your donation makes these moments possible. It turns hunger into relief and despair into peace.
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Remembering the Struggle Behind Every Fast
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “He is not a believer whose stomach is filled while his neighbour goes hungry.” Ramadan calls us to remember those who cannot enjoy what we take for granted.
Many families in Kashmir live day to day. Widows raise children alone. Labourers earn too little to afford food during Ramadan. Elderly people rely on the kindness of neighbours. These are the people your Iftar reaches.
A single donation can feed an entire family. One meal can lift a heart that has carried too much sorrow. When you give for the sake of Allah, your kindness becomes their sustenance and your mercy becomes their relief.
From the UK to the Valleys of Kashmir
British Muslims have always stood at the heart of global giving. Every Ramadan, the generosity of our community transforms lives across the Ummah. This connection is even deeper for those whose roots lie in Kashmir.
Families in Birmingham, Manchester, and Glasgow often share memories of the valleys where their parents once lived. By donating an Iftar through Kashmir Welfare Foundation, they honour that heritage. Each plate of food served in Muzaffarabad or Mirpur becomes an act of love from one generation to the next.
Your mercy travels far. What begins as a donation from a home in the UK ends as a meal that brings peace to a fasting family in Kashmir.
How Your Donation Works
Your contribution goes directly towards:
- Preparing hot Iftar meals across Azad Kashmir.
- Providing dry food packs for the most remote villages.
- Supporting volunteers who serve those unable to reach mosques.
- Ensuring no one is left behind during the blessed nights of Ramadan.
Each meal includes essentials such as rice, lentils, vegetables, bread, and dates. Food is prepared fresh every day to ensure quality and nourishment.
Last Ramadan, thousands of people in Kashmir broke their fast with meals provided through this campaign. With your support, this year can be even more impactful.
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Feeding the Body and the Soul
An Iftar is more than food. It is a reminder that mercy connects us all. When the hungry are fed, hearts are healed.
For the mother who prays for her children’s next meal, your donation is an answer to dua. For the orphan who sits at the communal Iftar, your kindness is a lesson in hope. For the elderly man who breaks his fast surrounded by his community, your support is dignity restored.
In these moments, faith meets compassion, and giving becomes worship.
The Reward of Feeding Others
Ramadan magnifies every good deed. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Whoever feeds a fasting person will have a reward like that of the fasting person, without any reduction in his reward.”
Imagine the blessings of feeding not just one person but an entire gathering. Your Sadaqah and Zakat this Ramadan can nourish hundreds. Each meal multiplies your reward, bringing peace to you and relief to those in need.
A Call to Action from the Heart
As the sun sets and the adhan calls the believers to break their fast, remember the people of Kashmir who wait for that same call. Your generosity can ensure that no one breaks their fast in hunger.
The reward is eternal, the impact immediate. Give today, and let your mercy travel across the mountains of Kashmir.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does one Iftar meal cost?
Each Iftar costs only a few pounds, yet it provides a complete meal with rice, vegetables, bread, and dates. Even a small donation can feed multiple people.
Can I give my Zakat or Sadaqah for Iftar meals?
Yes. Both Zakat and Sadaqah contributions can support Iftar distributions and food packs for families in need during Ramadan.
Where are the Iftars held?
Iftars are arranged at mosques and community spaces across Azad Kashmir, including Muzaffarabad, Mirpur, Kotli, and Neelum Valley.
Do donations reach people directly?
Yes. Local volunteers organise, prepare, and distribute the food directly to fasting families and individuals.
How can I donate to support the campaign?
You can donate online through the Kashmir Welfare Foundation’s website. Every contribution, large or small, creates immediate impact.
Meals of Mercy Campaign
Sadaqah
Regular Giving
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