#jamek mosque

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The entrance to Jamek Mosque showcases stunning architectural beauty, making it an iconic landmark in Kuala Lumpur.

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Kuala Lumpur—Mosque at the Fork

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Unggas feeds homeless in conjunction with Aidiladha

ALTHOUGH the practice of helping the needy and giving alms is widespread, especially during Ramadan (for Muslims), charity work can be done any time of the year.

This includes during Aidiladha where ritual slaughter takes on a spiritual dimension.

Animals (such as cows/goats/sheep) are sacrificed to symbolise Prophet Abraham’s loyalty and devotion to God, and the meat is distributed to the poor.

This year, volunteer group Unggas decided to collaborate with volunteers of Jamek Mosque of Kuala Lumpur to kick-start the Aidiladha for the Needy project.

It involves seeking donations from the public and will culminate in prayers and a feast for the poor on Saturday (Oct 4).

Unggas Kuala Lumpur secretariat head VimmiYasmin Razak says that this will be the first time that the group is treating the poor during Adiladha.

“We have distributed food for Aidilfitri a few times in the past and we hope to make it a yearly affair for Aidiladha as well. The food will be given out on Saturday (Oct 4). Other organisations or ‘pusat zakat’ have similar projects but not on Saturdays. So Saturday is a good time for us to carry out this project,” she says.

Unggas also organises Food for Homeless (Thursday and Friday mornings), which started in 2009, and Projek Subuh Ahad (Sunday Morning Project) in 2013 where those in need around the Masjid Jamek area will receive food and other essentials.

These projects are handled by 16 dedicated volunteers of Unggas.

“Volunteers from campuses such as International Islamic University and Kolej Universiti Insaniah also help out,” says VimmiYasmin.

Masjid Jamek is the meeting point for all activities by Unggas and its volunteers. — Pic courtesy of VimmiYasmin Razak.

For both projects, volunteers will prepare food packets in the compound of Masjid Jamek and will then distribute them to those who require them the most.

“We have nasi lemak, cakes, drinks and bread for Projek Subuh Ahad and Food for Homeless. Raya biscuits and Raya clothes were the main items during Aidilfitri this year. For Aidiladha, we might have ketupat and rendang. The homeless usually request for nasi lemak because they say it’s delicious!” says VimmiYasmin.

Areas covered by the volunteers include the Pasar Seni area, Dayabumi, Puduraya, National Mosque and Bangkok Bank.

“We always aim to feed as many people as possible. The number hovers between 300 and 600 and may even reach 1,000 people at times,”

“We also hand out clothes and toiletries,” says VimmiYasmin.

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As you can probably tell, I've been terribly busy. There's little time for amusements such as this blog for the next six month as I take my writing seriously. Not to mention teaching load at the university has increased significantly. But I am not going to disappear for good, will try my best to pop by occasionally. 

The painting is by Georgette Chen 张荔英 (1906-1993), Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, 1957, 92.4 x 111cm, National Heritage Board, Singapore.

Postcard 'Scenes from Kuala Lumpur (吉隆坡風景)', 1950s.

Street life outside Jamek Mosque, 1970s

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Entrance to Jamek Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (by AroundtheWorldwithKi).