In the Spirit of Giving for Eid

 

The Rotary Club of Princes Town Trinidad and Tobago (“the Club”) in celebration of Eid with the Muslim Community conducted an Eid Treat at the Masjid Ut Tayib Been at Lengua, Princes Town on Sunday 26^th July 2015. 

 

Imam Muslim Mohammed welcomed the Club’s involvement in bringing joy and merriment to all who attended.

 

The Club’s Vice President Debbie Roopchand brought greetings on behalf of the Club and shared with the gathering the history and origins of Rotary, its focus and ideals, it’s motto of “Service above Self” and the aspiration of Rotarians this year to “Be a gift to the World”. 

 

Over 60 children and parents from the community attended the event, which was made even more special by the rendition of “Islam is a way of life” by the children of the Maktab Class and a Qaseeda “Muhammad na Hotey by Brother Ayoub. 

 

Children of the MaktabYasir Ali and Zahra Mohammed delivered a Quranic recitation and Brother Shaeel Mohammed addressed the audience on the symbolism of fasting during Ramadhan.

 

Nizamma Khan, Principal of Princes Town ASJA Primary School delivered the vote of thanks and sincerely thanked the Club for its generous and thoughtful initiative.

 

All the children were treated with treat bags containing various items such as books, puzzles and toys while a random selection of adults were given gifts of hampers. 

 

Rotarians shared in the afternoon snacks generously provided by the Masjid to all those who attended and there was a common feeling of sharing and satisfaction between the Club and the attendees and the Club’s effort was recognized as reflective of the spirit of Eid.   

 

Rotarian Vilma Bellamy was responsible for organizing the event with the assistance of the Sister Salima and her Committee and with the support of fellow Rotarians from the Club the event turned out to be a great success for all who attended.

 

Debbie Roopchand

Press Office

Rotary Club of Princes Town Trinidad and Tobago