University of Regina students from the city’s Muslim community came together to give out over 100 winter packages and meals to tackle homelessness.
The students distributed them around the city on foot and by car, beginning in front of Carmichael Outreach. The initiative was the effort of six on-campus and community organizations, including Muslim Medical Association of Canada, Saskatchewan Arabs Society, Muslims Professionals Society, Islamic Relief UofR and One Faith Foundation.
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“This act is part of the Islamic pillars of Islam called Zakaat and it’s basically to give back to the community and give out charity,” says Bushra Alzawaid, first-year University of Regina student.
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Currently, it’s in its third year in Regina and going on fifth year in Saskatoon. While being held in Regina this weekend, next weekend the same initiative will be run in Saskatoon.
With Ramadan right around the corner, the students participating hope to create more events like this to give back while observing their faith of Islam.
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