BEKASI -— Dompet Dhuafa distributed aid to 73 orphans and poor beneficiaries as part of a series of events commemorating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. The solemn event was held at the Jami Khairul Amal Mosque, Lambangsari Village, South Tambun, Bekasi, on Monday (10/27/2025).
The aid distributed to the children and elderly was entrusted by donors through the Ramadan Parcel Program and the Honor Orphans Program of Dompet Dhuafa. It is hoped that this aid will bring happiness and new spirit to the beneficiaries.
The distribution event was attended by various local community leaders, including the Chairman of the Jami Khairul Amal Mosque Management Board, the Chairman of RW 02, the Chairman of RT 01, women from the religious study group, and residents of RW 02.
In her speech, Hj. Laila, Chairwoman of the Ta’lim Council of RW 02 Lambangsari Village, expressed her gratitude for the holding of this event.
“We use this Maulid moment as a reminder to ourselves to be more compassionate towards others. We are grateful that this Maulid can be accompanied by bringing happiness to orphans and the poor,” said Laila, emphasizing that the commemoration of the Prophet’s birthday is the right time to emulate the noble character of the Prophet in social care.
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In line with this, Dompet Dhuafa Retail Manager Yudha Andilla invited all attendees to give thanks for the birth of the Prophet Muhammad SAW and to view this event as a call to do good.
“We commemorate the birth of the great prophet, the Messenger, Muhammad SAW. So, it is only fitting that we give thanks to Allah. I believe that nothing happens by chance, including this meeting. It could be that our presence here is a call to a movement of kindness that Allah and the Prophet love,” said Yudha.
He added that Dompet Dhuafa was present to deliver the donors’ trust in the form of ‘gifts’ for orphans and the poor.
“Today, Dompet Dhuafa is delivering the donors’ trust, giving gifts to orphans to inspire them,” he concluded.
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One of the beneficiaries of the assistance is Ibnu, a third-year junior high school student who aspires to continue his education at a vocational high school. This assistance is expected to ease his burden and motivate him to achieve his dreams.
“Alhamdulillah, thank you very much. It is very useful for saving up to prepare for entering vocational school soon,” said Ibnu.
The distribution of this assistance is a concrete manifestation of Dompet Dhuafa’s commitment to accompany and empower the poor and orphans, while strengthening brotherhood and social awareness within the community, especially during the commemoration of major Islamic holidays. (Dompet Dhuafa)
Text and photos: Dhika
Editor: Dedi Fadlil