Campaign organizer, Jennifer Huddleston posted the following update for SAY NO TO GENOCIDE!!! HELP MUHAMMAD SAVE HIS FAMILY!!! yesterday, which was Eid al-Adha as well as Father’s Day:
Eid al-Adha amongst the rubble of war:
“There will be no sacrificed animals, now we sacrifice ourselves” Palestinian father,
Al Jazeera NewsThere is no joy in Eid al-Adha this year as Palestinians struggle against fierce bombardment, the constant shadow of starvation and ever present mourning of newly martyred loved ones day after day.
Even with all the unimaginable challenges and fatigue brought by this genocide, Palestinians still fulfilled their Eid prayers amongst the ruins of their destroyed homes in Khan Yunis. It is a powerful sight to witness (view link below).
Eid al-Adha, The Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the two most important holidays in Islam. The Eid is especially significant because it marks the end of the annual Hajj, Pilgrimage to Mecca, celebrated in the last month of the Islamic calendar. The annual Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam and is an obligation for all Muslims to fulfill at least once in their life if they are able. Eid al-Adha is the conclusion of the Hajj at sundown on the 12th day of the 12th month.
The holy day commemorates Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his firstborn son Ishmael in faithful obedience to Allah’s command. In the version of the story found in Sura 37 of the Qur’an, Allah intervenes and mercifully provides a ram and Ibrahim sacrifices the ram instead of his son. Because of this, a goat, sheep or cow is sacrificed during Eid al-Adha and the meat is shared to provide sustenance for the poor.
Most Muslims, even if not on pilgrimage, celebrate this holiday over three days and two nights, offering special prayers at mosques.
Eid al-Adha is a joyous and celebratory holiday that includes wearing new clothes, exchanging gifts, taking time off from school or work, and gathering with family for feasts of thanksgiving.
Please keep Palestine in the forefront of your thoughts and prayers during the Eid holiday and everyday as this genocide continues. Your support of Palestinian liberation and justice has meant survival for families. Please continue to support grassroots fundraisers as your financial and social support of this cause has had reach where diplomacy and humanitarian aid have failed.
Don’t give up on the fight for liberty and justice. Don’t stop talking about Palestine.
Your contributions to Muhammad’s family have meant their survival through this horrendous time.
Stay strong with us as we continue to push through to freedom.
Your actions have made and continue to make a huge impact.
I am proud of you and so grateful that you joined Muhammad on his journey.
Thank you for standing with Palestine.
Sending you much love from the river to the sea.
In eternal solidarity,
Jenn
As of this post, this campaign is 62% towards its goal. So if you’re interested in helping Muhammad and his family during Eid al-Adha, then feel free to donate and/or share.
Other campaigns to support:
- Evacuate Fares and his family from Gaza – Progress of Fundraising: 51%
- Fund Amani and her family safe passage out of Gaza – Progress of Fundraising: 23%
- Help 25 year old Ayman continue his education and survival – Progress of Fundraising: 75%
- Beloved friends,family,and kind-hearted supporte – Progress of Fundraising: 29%
- Help save Hasan family’s life – Progress of Fundraising: 15%
- Help Sarah escape from war-torn Gaza – Progress of Fundraising: 47%
- Support Project Watermelon Families – Progress of Fundraising: 67%
- Ongoing:
- Gaza eSIMs (Nomad)
- Edward Said Libraries
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