Nepali Community in Dubai Holds Major Blood Donation Drive During Eid-ul-Fitr

Dubai. Nepalis in Dubai have successfully completed a large-scale blood donation program on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, the great festival of the Muslim community. The Nepali Blood Donors Association UAE, an affiliate organization of the International Nepali Blood Donors Association, completed this humanitarian act in collaboration with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) on March 22.

Despite many pre-scheduled programs being postponed due to the ongoing tension and fear of war in West Asia, Nepalis showed courage and continued the tradition of blood donation. Sunilraj Shrestha, patron of the association, stated that Nepali blood donors earned merit by donating their blood, embracing the significance of charity (Zakat) performed during Eid.

The organizers mentioned that this small effort was made for patients suffering from blood shortages at a time when there is a tradition in Muslim scriptures to donate a certain portion of one's savings to the poor and needy. Although a large number of people could not attend due to adverse circumstances, there was an attendance of over 100 people. Out of those who registered, 62 people were present, and after health checks, 54 successfully donated blood.

The program coordinator, Jagan Adhikari, informed that this fifth grand event was successfully completed by embracing the core mantra, 'Blood Donation is Life Donation.' He expressed gratitude to the blood donors who took time out from far and wide to participate even when people are frightened by the terrible war raging in West Asia. The Dubai Health Authority also highly praised the proactiveness shown by Nepalis at this difficult time when many other organizations are canceling their programs.