Ramadan fast inspires 13-year-old student to help feed Windsor's hungry
CBC
A 13-year-old local student is launching an initiative to help the hungry in Windsor.
From April 17, 100 meals a day will be served over a 10-day period at Windsor's Downtown Mission. Tarhuni raised $5,000 and recruited several local restaurants to help feed the hungry during this period.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is celebrated by Muslims worldwide over a period of around 30 days. The annual period includes fasting, as well as activities encouraging prayer, community and reflection.
"One day I remember as I was coming home from school after a long day of fasting, my stomach was growling and I was so tired," Tarhuni said. "Fortunately, I was able to come home to a table full of delicious and nutritious food."
"That got me thinking about the millions of people who, for them, fasting is not a choice or a 30-day duty, but a lifestyle that they're forced to maintain."
Ed Sleiman, councillor for Ward 5, said he couldn't wait to get to the Downtown Mission's event yesterday.
"A young woman like Aya is just unbelievable," Sleiman said. "She really put her heart and soul into what she's doing, and not just for particular people, but for everybody who comes to the Downtown Mission."
"During Ramadan, lots of people in the Muslim community are looking for different ways to donate and give back," she said. "Hopefully with this program's success we can continue it in different places and different years."
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