Malaysian philanthropists hosted fast-breaking (iftar) dinners throughout the holy Islamic month of Ramadan within the courtyard of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque and arranged consciousness actions on recycling and gardening with worldwide volunteers on Monday.
The gathering was organized by “My Fund Action” to share moments of happiness with college students from various spiritual backgrounds to voice interfaith concord and consciousness of zero waste.
Renata, a scholar from Brazil mentioned, “It was my first time to be part of such a ritual, while recycling programs, greater awareness of reducing waste and reuse practices were discussed. There is still more that can be done to minimize the waste stream.”
Emphasizing the significance of decreasing waste for the planet’s sustainability, Eunice, a global scholar from Zimbabwe, mentioned: “Make sustainability a priority. Put your skills to work for nonprofit areas. Refinish worn-out furniture and donate them to organizations that help people find and furnish housing, or donate art pieces or items to a local nonprofit’s thrift shop that sells them and raises funds for the needy.”
Iftar dinners symbolize a time of togetherness and unity for a lot of, mentioned Sada Nur-Aqylah, the group chief of the group whereas expressing condolences to Türkiye’s earthquake victims.
“Such disasters unite people and integrate society. The whole country uniting in the aftermath of the tremors highlighted the beauty of Türkiye’s values as a nation,” she added.
The host group, administered by younger individuals, promotes love and enthusiasm by way of philanthropy and entrepreneurship concepts. The group seeks to satisfy international meals provide, medical reduction and academic wants, particularly for victims of conflict and people residing in battle zones.
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