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‘Its all in the mind.’ That’s the saying, and I agree. It’s the tenth day of Ramadhan today, perhaps one-third of the month is gone. I fretted a few days before the month began, how were we going to survive the 16 plus hours of thirst and hunger, especially for my girl Zainab. No big […]
2015 Ramadhan Iftaar Collection Update: CAI was, unfortunately, unable to raise the total funds needed to aid all the poor and destitute for this current years planned project. There is still a window of opportunity, however, to help those communities that have not received the Iftaar food supplement for this week only; it will not […]
I land in Mumbai to the chatter of very little except for the heat wave gripping most of the country, especially in the areas I am to visit the next few days. About 2,500 (last count) people have died from the unprecedented almost 120F furnace created by the current summer ball of fire. I don’t […]
I am busy at my computer when my cell phone goes off, startling me. The screen flashes Mullah Mchungu’s number from Dar. I don’t want to take it as it’ll mean loss of thirty minutes, at least, and I have my run coming up in that time. I give in and answer the phone, however. […]
Ramadhan Iftaar Fund Update: We are fast approaching the holy month and still in serious deficit. This project of helping poor families with an iftaar pack spans 14 countries worldwide and will insha’Allah reach 10,000 families. Please help us achieve our goal if you can. US$28 will help feed a typical family of 4 – […]
Towards the end of last February, when Toronto is in a midst of a deep freeze, I get a call from my fellow Tangawalla and Orlandowalla – Ali Yusufali of CAI, asking me what was I up to. I did the usual complaining about the cold until he asked me if I would be willing […]
Ramadhan Iftaar Fund Update: CAI Afghanistan School 19 Opens In Kejraan: CAI sponsored 19th school opened in Afghanistan recently. This school will cater for over 600 students in 2 shifts. The children now have a warm, comfortable and safe environment to pursue a quality education. Sharing few photos of the school. Remember, this is an […]
Saki Naka is easily one the most congested places in Mumbai (read earth). If you have never been exposed to the noise, human / animal / vehicular traffic and pollution of this place, get ready to easily go into rapid shock or hyperventilation, even. And don’t bother calling 911 here, the ambulance will arrive after […]
2015 Holy Ramadhan Iftar Appeal Please help an indigent person break Ramadhan fast with a half decent iftaar this year. CAI will insha’Allah provide food grain baskets to about 10,000 poor families in over 14 countries this year, each basket worth about US$28. Your early help is critical to ensure the food reaches the most […]
2015 Holy Ramadhan Iftar Appeal CAI will, insha’Allah, embark on a program to feed the poor and destitute this coming holy month of Ramadhan. The countries included in this program are: African countries (Ethiopia, Liberia, Sierra Leon, Mali, Niger, Ghana, Sudan, East Africa), Burmese Rohingya Refugees, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka. The average cost […]
