Islamabad

Iftar dinner hosted for orphans

By M. Waqar Bhatti

March 19, 2025

Children and officials pose for a group photo during a special iftar dinner organised under the auspices of Pakistan Bait ul Mal and Al-Khidmat Foundation on March 18, 2025. — Reporter

Islamabad: In a heartfelt initiative to spread joy and solidarity during Ramazan, a special Iftar dinner was organised for orphans under the auspices of Pakistan Bait ul Mal and Al-Khidmat Foundation, with the support of the Turkish organisation TIKA. The event aimed to ensure that these children feel valued and cherished, especially in the small yet meaningful joys of Eid.

The event, held at F-9 Park, was attended by distinguished guests, including Saliha Tuna, Head of TIKA Programme in Pakistan. Addressing the gathering, Ms. Tuna emphasised that the purpose of the gathering extended beyond the Iftar meal itself. “Today, we are not just here to break our fast together; we are here to make our beloved children realise how precious, special, and loved they are. These children are the most important guests of this Iftar. Ramazan is not only a month of fasting but also a month of love, solidarity, and brotherhood,” she stated.

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Ms. Tuna highlighted TIKA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Türkiye and Pakistan through various humanitarian initiatives. She noted that just last week, in collaboration with Pakistan Baitul Mal, TEKA successfully distributed ration packages to 1,500 families in different areas. “Today, we have the privilege of sitting at the same table with 200 lovely children, and I want to remind them that they hold immense potential. Each of you is the future leader, scientist, poet, artist, teacher, engineer, or doctor of tomorrow. Perhaps one of you will make a groundbreaking invention that changes the world, or become a teacher who inspires generations, or an artist who spreads hope through their work,” she expressed.