Making the best of their Ramadan, two British young Muslim girls from Small Heath, Birmingham, have launched a new campaign to help the most poverty stricken areas of Pakistan and Kashmir.
For the third year in a row, Haziqah, 11, and six year old sister Khadeejah, known as Team H&K, kicked off Pakistan Ramadan Appeal to raise £30,000 for Jigsaw Charity for Ramadan.
Money raised this year will go to help those in Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir who are in need.
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The girls’ dad, Yuser Iqbal told Birmingham Live: “My eldest daughter did a cake a bake sale at Birmingham University to help with raising the funds. They have been encouraging the community, friends and family to donate through short videos of them but also fundraisers like the bake sale.
“I’m surprised myself, my little daughter is so motivated with raising the money and we have been so overwhelmed with all the support from everyone.”
Success
The 2022 campaign follows the huge success of 2021 Ramadan appeal which collected just under £100,000.
Till the time of writing, the JustGiving campaign has raised almost £50,000.
The projects supported this year include provision of sewing machines and setting up honey bee farming businesses for needy families.
“Sindh is one of the most poverty stricken areas of Pakistan which is why we have chosen this area to distribute the provisions,” Yuser said.
“We had a lot of support from Al Akhirah funeral services in Sparkbrook who supported the girls – as well as donations from everyone up and down the country,” he added.
The holy month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
Ramadan is about sacrifice, patience and discipline. There are countless ahadith attesting its significance.
The Prophet (SAW) said: “Whoever helps his brother in his time of need, Allah will be there in his time of need.” (Muslim)