Community groups and organisations across Bahrain have launched their annual iftar meal distribution drives, reflecting the generosity and togetherness that symbolise the holy month of Ramadan.
Through co-ordinated outreach efforts, volunteers from both registered and unregistered groups are distributing meals to labour accommodations, low-income families and other vulnerable members of the community.
The Kaisahan ng mga Filipino Balik Islam sa Bahrain (KFBI-BH), a group registered with the Philippine Embassy, recently held its iftar distribution programme for the third year in Adliya. Organised in collaboration with the Philippine Nurses Association Bahrain, the initiative provided around 800 food packages, each containing water, dates, laban or juice and ma’amoul biscuits.
KFBI-BH president Julius Mamaclay described the programme as a significant milestone.
“This year is different from previous years because we have seen more participation from various groups,” he said. “It is especially meaningful to the Muslim community since many of the volunteers are non-Muslims. This reflects unity and solidarity among different faiths and cultures.”
Ramadan is a sacred period of spiritual reflection, self-discipline and devotion. By fasting from dawn to sunset, Muslims cultivate compassion for the less fortunate. The month emphasises prayer, Quranic recitation, charitable endeavours and a deeper, more intentional connection with God.
The Pakistani Women’s Association (PWA) has also supported community efforts, recently distributing around 100 meals at a labour camp in Manama in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Manama.
“Visiting the camp was truly eye-opening and a powerful reminder of why this work matters so much,” a representative said in a statement.
“These are communities that genuinely need our collective support and compassion.
“We encourage everyone to support such initiatives because this is where your help can make the greatest difference.”
The association also plans to distribute vouchers and food boxes to low-income families in the coming days.
Meanwhile, the unregistered group ‘A Box of Goodness’ has also joined the efforts by organising meal distributions for labourers and low-income individuals.
The initiative encourages community participation through small donations, with BD1 used to fund an iftar meal that includes biryani, dates, juice and water.
Kind-hearted residents still have the opportunity to support the group’s shoe drive by donating gently used or new footwear for those in need, with donors receiving a 50 per cent discount on coffee at Purekicks Café in Janabiya.
As part of its wider Ramadan charitable initiatives, the Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) received a donation of brand-new clothing from Al Hawaj Group to support families in need during the holy month.
BRCS secretary-general Mubarak Al Hadi expressed his appreciation to Al Hawaj Group, noting that the contribution reflects the private sector’s active role in community outreach and its commitment to humanitarian efforts aimed at supporting vulnerable families.
“We call on all private sector organisations and individuals to continue supporting our humanitarian programmes to enhance our ability to serve families in need throughout Ramadan and beyond,” he said.
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