Montrealers come together to wrap gifts for children in need for Eid al-Fitr

During Eid al-Fitr, the biggest holiday for Muslims, the Community Engagement Project, a Montreal non-profit organization, will donate 50 gifts and toys to children in need, hoping to share the joy and brighten their days during this special event.

“Eid is a celebration and it's something we remember when we were young and young, so we wanted to make this event as special for them as it was for us,” said Sour Harfuch, co-founder and executive director of the Community Engagement Project. director.

“We thought about the children who are facing socio-economic difficulties, they don't celebrate Eid with the same joy as other people, so this is like giving back to our community and bringing joy to them on this auspicious day of Eid. »

Volunteers gathered at the CMQ refugee center in downtown Montreal on Saturday to write holiday messages and wishes to the children, encouraging them to be a part of the project, knowing how much it affects children in need.

“I just thought it was a great cause, I thought it was fun volunteering and I just wanted to bring joy to people's day,” explained Naomi Joseph, Community Engagement Project volunteer.

Another volunteer, Fatima Mrah, said: “It's important for me to bring joy to people, I think we take many things for granted in life and it makes me feel good to know that I'm helping other children.”