BMM Kenya - Mahe Ramadhan 1446 Report
- Secretariat
- May 8
- 3 min read
HUMANITARIAN OUTREACH PROGRAMS
RAMADHAN 2025/1446 AH
Holy Ramadhan 2025 was marked by a renewed commitment to both humanitarian service and spiritual growth, all possible through our network of supported centers across Kenya. Food Aid reached thousands of individuals, and a full calendar of spiritual programs enriched comm-unities throughout the holy month. At Eid, we shared joy and extended care to ensure that the spirit of generosity and inclusion carried through to the end of Holy Ramadhan and beyond.
Food Parcels
Food Parcels were received by over 6,000 families in various diverse Kenyan regions. Distribution was carried out at 16 Bilal Kenya Centres and 35 Independent Centres. The Care and Compassion of our global community was felt by our brethren in Mombasa, Kwale, Taita Taveta and Makueni counties and additionally in Lamu and Malindi.
Intra-faith Program
The annual intra-faith program organized jointly by AFED, Bilal Kenya and The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM), was held on the morning of the 8th of Holy Ramadhan at the Jaffery Islamic Centre (JIC) in Mombasa. The event brought together teachers and students from various Shia and Sunni Madaris for a morning of reflection, unity and mutual respect.
The program featured uplifting speeches and the distribution of food parcels, khanzus and abayas to attendees. It served as a timely reminder of the importance of unity within the Muslim Ummah, especially during Ramadhan and highlighted the commitment of the organizing bodies to maintaining strong inter-community relations.
Iftar
Providing iftar at community centres, schools and prisons remained a central component of our outreach. Key commodities such as dates, rice, sugar, beans, tea leaves, cooking oil, yeast and wheat flour were provided at all locations. This enabled the preparation of simple and nourishing meals, aligned with local customs and needs.
Online Lectures
To encourage meaningful reflection and spiritual growth during Holy Ramadhan, a structured series of short online lectures was conducted from Monday to Thursday each week. The sessions featured tafsir of the Holy Quran, with a focused study of Surah Luqman. In addition to the Quranic discourse, special sessions were held to commemorate the Shahadat of Bibi Khadija (AS) and the anniversary of the Battle of Badr—both significant events in Islamic history. As the month came to a close, a dedicated lecture on the rulings of Zakat al-Fitr provided timely guidance.
Additionally, our Tabligh department held a total of 16 zoom sessions for ladies. These classes were interactive classes discussing various areas in history, Akhlaq and Fiqh.
Laylatul Qadr
As the nights of Holy Ramadhan unfolded, our centres became increasingly vibrant spaces with enhanced attendance observed during Laylatul Qadr. To extend the experience to the wider online community, the program of the 19th night held at the Jaffery Centre in Mackinnon and that of the 21st night, held at our Ar-Ridha Centre in Mtongwe, were livestreamed.
Quran Competition
Our Annual Quran Competition was held across all Bilal Kenya centres, uniting teachers, students and community members in a spirited display of knowledge and skill. After local qualifying rounds, the top contestants from each centre advanced to a virtual final hosted on Zoom. Cash prizes were awarded to the winners in each category, in recognition of their achievements.
Eid-ul-Fitr
On Eid, we brought smiles to vulnerable members of our community - orphans and individuals with disabilities received new clothes and footwear, while Fitrah Funds supported widows.
Cash tokens were given to students of the Zahra Madrassa in Mombasa and to our staff, in recognition of their service. Across all our centres, congregations came together for Eid prayers and festive lunches, making the day a joyous and memorable one.
As we reflect on this year’s Holy Ramadhan programs, we are wholeheartedly grateful to Allah (SWT) for the successes we have collectively achieved. Every initiative—from food parcel distributions, communal iftars and online Quran sessions to support for orphans, widows and people with disabilities—was realized through His blessings and our shared resolve.
We are deeply grateful to our donors, whose generous contributions made these outcomes possible and directly uplifted thousands of families. Equally, we honour the unwavering commitment of our staff and volunteers, whose passion and teamwork ensured seamless delivery across all locations.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the Africa Federation (AFED) and also to The World Federation of KSIJ for their continued support which has been instrumental in the success of our Ramadhan programs and wider activities.
The fasting month brought a global community together and we pray that it has become a motivator for ongoing involvement and practical support for our work throughout the coming year.
Communications Secretariat
Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya
8th May 2025
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