Hodeida: The Hodeida branch of the General Authority for Endowments and Guidance organized a ceremony on Tuesday to honor and host residents of the Orphan Care and Rehabilitation Center and kidney patients, marking the Prophet's birthday as part of the fifth phase of the "Cooperate in Righteousness and Piety" program.
According to Yemen News Agency, the program aims to host and honor residents of the Orphan Care and Rehabilitation Center and kidney patients, within the framework of the Authority's efforts to activate endowment funds and direct them towards charitable causes. This initiative seeks to strengthen social solidarity and care for deserving groups, embodying the intentions of donors and enhancing the impact of endowments in serving the community.
At the event, Hodeida Undersecretary for Services Affairs Mohammed Halisi highlighted that commemorating the Prophet's birthday renews the presence of the values brought by the Prophet's message in society, such as mercy, compassion, and care for the vulnerable and needy. He explained that caring for orphans and kidney failure patients reflects a fundamental aspect of the Prophet's teachings, giving the celebration a practical dimension.
Halisi stressed the importance of expanding community initiatives targeting the most vulnerable groups and mobilizing efforts to support care and charitable programs. This contributes to alleviating patients' suffering, bringing joy to orphans, and reinforcing the values of cooperation advocated by the Holy Quran.
Ibrahim Al-Naami, Director of the General Authority for Endowments and Guidance office in the governorate, stated that the implementation of the fifth phase of the program is part of the Authority's efforts to activate endowment funds and direct them towards areas benefiting society, particularly in caring for orphans and the sick. He emphasized the office's commitment to strengthening solidarity programs and expanding the circle of beneficiaries according to community priorities.
Al-Naami affirmed that this program embodies the responsibility of endowments in reviving their objectives and enhancing social impact. He noted that the fifth phase builds on the previous phases implemented during the anniversary of the Prophet's birth, strengthening the sustainability of charitable works.
Sheikh Ali Somel, head of the Scholars Unit in the province, considered the Prophet's birthday as an occasion to recall the noble life of the Prophet Muhammad and the principles of mercy and care for humanity he established. He stated that caring for orphans and attending to the sick are acts that embody following the Prophet's example and called for making the Prophet's birthday an incentive for more acts of charity.
Somel also called for strengthening the culture of solidarity and cooperation within the community and supporting initiatives that serve orphans and kidney failure patients. He considered these acts as combining reward and social responsibility, contributing to building a compassionate society inspired by the Prophet's example of giving and generosity.