Preschool helps to spread joy in Bonela

A WHOPPING 2500 meals were distributed over the Eid celebration as a Durban preschool set out to help children and families in need.

Naadia Sheik-Hameed of Tiny Steps preschool said they were overwhelmed with the support from their sponsors who grew the project 15 fold.

“We initially started out with a goal to feed 160 children on Eid. It grew from that to 2500. I am so humbled by the generosity of all our donors,” said Sheik-Hameed.

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She said the school initially adopted Bonela-based Islamic children’s home and feeding centre, the Anjuman Eiakhavatool Islam Dawah Centre for the month of Ramadan.

On Friday, 14 May, Sheik-Hameed delivered 60 pre-packed savoury meals and 100 sweet packs.

“We delivered braai packs, coleslaw, mash, crumbed chicken, rolls, beef briyani and chicken akni, which is a dish similar to briyani. We also delivered ice-creams and sweet boxes with cupcakes, biscuits and chocolates,” she said.

This feast served as Eid lunch and dinner.

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“These meals brought plenty of smiles to hundreds of children and adults. Thank you to all our generous donors. We also distributed Eid clothing with a prayer mat and a book for children,” she said.

In addition to the Anjuman Eiakhavatool Islam Dawah Centre in Bonela, meals were delivered far and wide from a Welbedacht centre to a family in Asherville who have taken in 14 children. Meals went as far as Shongweni, Wyebank and Sydenham.

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