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2011 Ramadhan Iftaar Fund: |
| Repeating our efforts of past 17 years, CAI will insha’Allah assist in providing poor families with Iftaar support this coming blessed month of Ramadhan. I will personally supervise part distributions in Afghanistan and India, insha’Allah. Our reach will include feeding programs for the poor and destitute in the following countries:
Afghanistan – 3,200 families @ US$28 per family unit
Total cost US$89,600
Bangladesh – 140 families @ US$21 per family unit
Total cost US$2,940
India – 2,300 families @ US$21 per family unit
Total cost US$48,300
Sri Lanka – 200 families @ US$23 per family unit
Total cost US$4,600 Total planned disbursement of about US$145,400 needs to be raised between now and Ramadhan 1 (August 1). CAI will forward contract with vendors on these food items at current prices to lock in savings, as prices will increase an average of 20% as we approach the holy month. Please, please give or pledge generously NOW so we can be prepared insha’Allah. I am certain we will all play our parts to make this Ramadhan a little easier for those who struggle to survive. May Allah (S) immensely bless you for your kindness and generosity. Please circulate this appeal widely so we can reach our goals.
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| Afghanistan Updates: |
| I am in Afghanistan at this moment taking part in Iftaar Food distributions, attending CAI sponsored mass marriages of 100 very poor couples and distributing sheep to 25 widows as part of CAI very successful initiative to uplift economic activity and eliminate poverty. CAI joyfully opened 2nd Imam Sajjad (A) Clinic at Belkhaab on Sahaab 5; here are photos:
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