As-Salamu Alaikum.

Alhamdulillah for a successful Ramadan. May Allah (SWT) accept our ibadah.

By Allah’s grace we did not hear any ugly noises from Kakumdo. This was possible through Islamic Girls Development Foundation (IGDF) and our benevolent donors, especially Hon. Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak who personally donated GHC 5,000.00 to us, and also facilitated funding from Japan Motors who donated GHC 10,000.00 through the National Muslim Conference.

Due to their benevolence and contribution from other sponsors, we were able to give our girls quick-to-make beverages, instant oatmeal, nutritious protein bars and other breakfast items for suhoor, as well as arrange to provide them with iftar meals everyday throughout Ramadan. We were also able to give them a buffet style lunch on Eid day. Masha Allah.

All these were done quietly and largely within the rules, and that is what we have been advocating for. Even though the directive from GES on students being allowed to go home for Eid prayers was not adhered to at Kakumdo, our girls still managed to perform their prayers without raising any eyebrows. We hope it gets better, insha Allah.

The issue is not as complicated as it is being portrayed. If this feat can be achieved by the grace of Allah, without the chaos, we believe our girls can be accommodated without any problem. All this has been possible most importantly by the grace and mercy of Allah, and we can only say Alhamdulillah.

We are truly grateful for all the support and donations we received. We would like to entreat all to keep the donations coming since our plan is to expand nationwide to accommodate any Muslim girl or group of girls who want to join the IGDF Mentorship program.

Together, we can change the narrative and give a true meaning to religious tolerance in Ghana, insha Allah.

May Allah (SWT) continue to guide, protect and bless us all. Eid Mubarak to you all.

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