AN EVENING FILLED WITH ECSTASY AT HOPE GURUMANDIR HOSPITAL

 The Holy month Ramadan has always brought joy to the Muslims, but unfortunately the case is not always true for people who are deprived of basic needs. Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist in Karachi not only understands the importance of education for the impoverished and how it can help create a positive impact in improving their lives, she also takes care of the opportunities she can provide to give them some moments to cherish specially during Ramadan. Under her leadership, HOPE is making ends meet to share the bounties with the underprivileged communities in every nook and corner of Pakistan.

Being a deliverer of happiness and joy to thousands of poverty-stricken Pakistanis, HOPE - A Health NGO in Pakistan, arranged Iftar for the students of HOPE Home Schools throughout the rural areas of Karachi and urban slums.  The Iftar was held at HOPE Gurumandir Hospital, where students were seated in long rows for the Iftar. Their excitement seemed to rise when a variety of food items were served to them.

HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan, pays particular attention on the selection and preparation of the iftar items. Everything was closely monitored to ensure that every student was served good quality food items. Dates, samosas, pakoras, jalebis, bananas, rolls and patties were part of the menu which was served to them. Sharbet was also served to them which served as the most desirable item on the table. The Iftar was later followed by delicious biryani which was given to the students. The children enjoyed the iftar party with their fellow students among happy chatters and giggles.

Approximately 250 students enjoyed the iftarand dinner. The iftar was a long-awaited event for these underserved children of HOPE Home schools, who were extremely happy to open their fast together. The innocent smiles on the faces of the children were extremely gratifying and affirmed my belief that all the efforts, the hassle, the obstacles are worth going through just to see a smile on the faces of those underprivileged children.