Sheppie Snippets: The month of fasting is here
Ramadan is a time for Muslims to fast and pray.
Ramadan
The month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is upon Muslims around the world. This year, Ramadan officially starts next Wednesday, May 16.
Each lunar month begins with the sighting of the new moon. Muslims practise sawm, or fasting, for the entire month.
Fasting serves many purposes as, while they are hungry and thirsty, Muslims are reminded of the suffering of the poor.
Ibn Abbas described how the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) was the most generous of people and even more so during the month of Ramadan. Muslims reach out during this time to help those around them.
Ramadan culminates in great festivities after the 29 or 30 days and Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwaal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. The editor and staff of the South Coast Herald wish all Muslim readers and advertisers well over the fast.
Medical
Mbango Valley Association will host a ‘Med and Health’ morning at the Mbango hall today (Wednesday, May 9) from 9am to 11am. Join them for an informative morning highlighting the services, facilities and products available to South Coasters.
Other items include blood pressure and glucose tests; there will also be a beautician, dietician and audiologist and many more at the event. All are welcome and entry is free. For more details contact Karin at 039 6825251 or 082 4510226.
Mother’s Day tea
South Coast Hospice will be hosting a Mother’s Day Tea at St Michael’s Sands Hotel this Saturday, May 12 from 2pm for 2.30pm. All are welcome and the cost per person is R110.
All proceeds raised are for the Kingfisher House Inpatient Unit. All women attending are asked to bring a donation for the hospice shop or a packet of sanitary towels for patients.
To book contact BT King at 039 6823031 or 082 7280233.
25th anniversary
The Saiva Vazhipatu Kazhagam of South Africa, Port Shepstone branch invites everyone to its 25th anniversary commemoration to be held at the Port Shepstone Arya Samaj Hall on May 27 at 1.45pm for 2pm.
Keynote speaker is Thiru D Maduray, president of the World Saiva Council (SA branch). All are welcome and supper will be served. For further information contact Sita Reddy at 039 6821519 or Bavani Pillay at 076 4276949 (WhatsApp) by May 18.
Schools Volleyball
The final schools volleyball tournament is set for this Saturday, May 12 at the Marburg Sports Complex. Primary schools start at 8am and high schools at 10.30am. For further information contact Jason Govender at 084 250 8875.
Golf day
Shree Raam Narayan Temple Society will host its golf day at the Port Shepstone Country Club on May 27 from 9am. This event is being held to raise much-needed funds for the construction of a priest’s home and a temple hall.
The golf tournament is being coordinated by Pro-Vision Golf and Social Club. Tee off time is 9am for a shotgun start. There are fantastic prizes to be won.
For further information and bookings contact the Port Shepstone Country Club Pro-shop at 039 6950141 or Ashoo Singh at 082 5739102 or Santhos Baskali at 084 4407799.
Seniors to meet
Lighthouse Community Services’ seniors’ meeting will be held at the Port Shepstone Rehab Centre in Marburg this Saturday, May 12, at 10am.
News to Sugan Naidoo by 2pm on a Monday at fax 039 6823028 or email sugann@dbn.caxton.co.za.
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