Title: Beacon of Peace Scotland Charity Cheque Presentation & Iftar Dinner 2025

Event Date: Sunday, 16 March 2025
Event Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Baitur Rahman Mosque, Glasgow

Event Summary

The Majlis Ansarullah Scotland held its annual Beacon of Peace Scotland Charity Cheque Presentation and Iftar Dinner on Sunday, 16 March 2025, at Baitur Rahman Mosque in Glasgow. The event raised over £18,000 through the 2024 Beacon of Peace Scotland 5K Fun Walk/Run, organized by AMEA Scotland. This generous amount was distributed to various charitable causes across Scotland, showcasing the community’s dedication to helping those in need.

Program Highlights

4:30 PM: The event kicked off with a recitation of the Holy Quran and its English translation.
Welcome Address: Mr. Ahmed Owusu-Konadu, Chairman of Beacon of Peace Scotland, welcomed the guests.
Charity Videos: A series of videos were shown to the attendees, including:
- Introduction to the global Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
- The role of Khilafat
- The Ramadan Diary
- Humanitarian activities of Majlis Ansarullah Scotland
- The link between Ramadhan and Charity
- Overview of the Masroor Hospital Complex in Burkina Faso
- Charity work through Humanity First
Keynote Address: Imam Fakhar Aftab, Missionary of Glasgow, emphasized the importance of charitable giving during Ramadan.

Cheque Presentation

Dr. Abdul Hayee, Regional Amir of Scotland, presented cheques to representatives of the following beneficiary charities:

CHAS: £530
Macmillan Cancer Support: £2,650
BJO Amara Charity: £1,000
Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity: £4,260
Beatson Cancer Charity: £1,000
Afghan Women Empowering Futures: £600
Ibrox Primary & Nursery School: £250
Humanity First: £4,880
Masroor Hospital Complex (Burkina Faso): £3,050

Charity representatives expressed heartfelt gratitude for these donations.

Beacon of Peace 2025 Launch

Former MP Alison Thewliss officially launched Beacon of Peace 2025 and extended her gratitude to AMEA Scotland for their continuous charitable efforts.

Concluding Remarks

Dr. Abdul Hayee, the Regional Amir of Scotland, gave his closing remarks, thanking the attendees for their support and participation. The event was well attended by over 120 people, including 65 non-Muslims, from various sectors, including politicians, faith leaders, students, medical professionals, and members of Rotary Scotland.