Around a hundred families lined up in Cathays on Thursday, July 6, as a local mosque gave out free food bags. Dar Ul-Isra Muslim Welfare and Education Centre set up a food drive in the community after receiving a generous donation of Qurbani meat and groceries from a charity.
Every year during the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, Muslims slaughter an animal – a goat, sheep, cow or camel – to reflect the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail, for the sake of God. The meat is then distributed to people who are most in need.
In partnership with Islamic Relief, volunteers from Dar Ul-Isra mosque prepared around 300 food parcels - with the meat donation - for pick-up collection and distribution around Ely, Grangetown and Roath. Due to the cost of living crisis, many families are struggling to afford food and the mosque is doing everything it can to help its local community and beyond.
