Muis president Alami Musa said such a collaborative effort was the first of its kind. -- ST PHOTO: AZIZ HUSSIN
SINGAPORE'S new Muslim immigrants on Saturday delivered some 300 food hampers to needy local Muslims as part of a Ramadan charity drive organised by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis).
Muis president Alami Musa said such a collaborative effort was the first of its kind.
'This is a good way for our new Muslim friends to get to know our local Muslims, and be immersed in our society,' Mr Alami added.
Four immigrant groups took part in the outreach event yesterday: the Turkish Cultural Centre; the Singapore Bangladesh Society; the Singapore Pakistani Association; and the Indonesian Muslim Association of Singapore.
Together, they sponsored 130 hampers. Joining them were students from Saudi Arabia and some 300 local volunteers.
The recipient families were selected from Muis' financial assistance database
