ISLAMABAD (WNAM REPORT): The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Saudi Arabia , has launched the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Iftar and dates distribution Program for Pakistan for the year 1446 Hijri. The program was inaugurated by the Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, and the Saudi Ambassador, Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki.
On this occasion, Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki stated that the Iftar program for fasting individuals and the distribution of dates is part of the initiatives directed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, to be implemented in Pakistan and several other countries during the month of Ramadan. The aim of this program is to care for poor and needy families, widows, and orphans, to provide them with opportunities for joy and happiness, to meet their needs, and to effectively assist in alleviating the hardships of impoverished and extremely needy families by providing essential food items.
The Saudi Ambassador further mentioned that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Iftar program and the gift of dates will be held throughout the month of Ramadan in all provinces of Pakistan. Under this program, which symbolizes friendship and brotherhood from the Saudi government and people, 20 tons of dates will be distributed to 40,000 deserving individuals, while 30,000 individuals will benefit from the Iftar program.
On this occasion, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, expressed gratitude on behalf of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, the government, and the people of Pakistan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its continuous assistance to those in need in Pakistan. He stated that these gifts symbolize the bond of brotherhood and goodwill between the people of Saudi Arabia, its government, its wise leadership, and the people of Pakistan.
