AMAF organises umrah for 11 orphans

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business

In line with the Year of Giving initiative launched by the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF) collaborated with the Department of Awqaf – Sharjah, to organize an umrah trip for 11 orphans.
As part of the ‘Making Orphans Happy’ initiative by the Department of Awqaf – Sharjah, the orphans and their four chaperones visited the holy Islamic sites of Mecca and Medina, as well as several historical landmarks in the vicinity. Apart from its religious significance, the visit aimed to enhance the children’s knowledge of Islamic teachings and rituals, the life of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), and prominent
periods of Islamic history.
His Excellency Tayeb Al-Rais, Secretary General of AMAF, said: “AMAF adopts a holistic approach with regard to caring for orphans and minors, and ensuring that all aspects of their wholesome development are carefully addressed. In addition to meeting the children’s educational, healthcare, and social needs, we are also keen on instilling values and imparting learnings that make them upstanding members of society. Many of our donors have earmarked a certain proportion of their contributions to
finance pilgrimages for orphans.”
The first stop on the itinerary was Mecca, where the orphans visited Mina Valley, Jamarat, Hira and Thawr caves, Muzdalifah, Jabal al-Noor (Mountain of Light), and Mount Arafat. Later, the pilgrims headed to Medina, visiting Jabal al-Rumah (Archers’
Mountain), Mount Uhud, Al Baqi cemetery, Quba Mosque, Masjid Al Qiblatayn (Mosque of the Two
Qiblas), and Al Masjid an Nabawi (The Prophet’s Mosque).