MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM ~ The Ibnu Halim Educational Foundation, in collaboration with prospective pilgrims from KBIHU Ar Raudhah Ibnu Halim, hosted a communal breaking of the fast (Iftar) at Jalan Kawat III, Tanjung Mulia, Medan, North Sumatra, on Saturday, March 14, 2027. The event, marked by solidarity and togetherness, was attended by the foundation's leaders, future Hajj pilgrims, and local residents.
H. Fadly, M.Pd., chairman of the foundation, expressed gratitude to all attendees, especially the pilgrims scheduled to depart for Mecca on May 11, 2027, via Flight Quota 17. "Ramadan is an excellent opportunity to strengthen the bonds between our foundation, the pilgrims, and the local community," said H. Fadly.
Members of the Ibnu Halim Education Foundation and prospective pilgrims from KBIHU Ar Raudhah Ibnu Halim share the iftar meal together in Tanjung Mulia, Medan, North Sumatra. (PHOTO: Muhammad Said)
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The communal Iftar offered a meaningful moment to deepen relationships between the foundation, the pilgrims, and the neighborhood. From the outset, the event radiated a warm, familial atmosphere that lasted until the evening meal. Participants were also encouraged to pray for one another, particularly for the prospective pilgrims preparing for their sacred journey to Mecca.
Hundreds of Ramadan Gifts Distributed
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The management of the Ibnu Halim Education Foundation poses for a group photo with KBIHU Ar Raudhah Ibnu Halim pilgrims during the Ramadan iftar event in Tanjung Mulia, Medan, North Sumatra. (PHOTO: Muhammad Said)
Religious Lectures and Collective Prayers
Ustadz H. Nasib delivered a religious lecture encouraging attendees to use Ramadan for intensified prayers, good deeds, and social contributions. The gathering concluded with a collective prayer for Ramadan blessings and the smooth journey of the future pilgrims.
The Iftar is a regular activity organized by KBIHU Ar Raudhah Ibnu Halim to strengthen Islamic brotherhood and foster community cohesion within the foundation and neighborhood. (IDNC)
REPORTER: Muhammad Said