
More than 1200 prisoners of the central prison Bengalur quickly observed from dawn to dusk with social activists and Jamiat Ulama-i-hind Karnataka providing daily seizures and iftar meals throughout Mark Ramzan.
This eighteen -year practice for providing meals has helped prisoners to adhere to their religious beliefs intact. Maulana Iftikhar Ahmad Qasmi, head of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Karnataka, said: “It started in central Bengalur in central prison during Maah-E-Ramzan since 2008.”
Many prisons, inspired by the initiative, have accepted similar efforts for their Muslim prisoners through local troops across Karnataka in Ramanagar, Mysur, Shivamogg, Ballari and Belagavi.
Maulana Qasmi said that more than 1,200 male and 60 female prisoners are fasting in central prison this year. “Most products, including oil, fruit and ration, are donated by the general public. We just act as facilitators and ensure that the supplies can achieve a prison where food is prepared.”
Police manager (prison), Yashoda Vantagodi, said, “In addition to this initiative, we are also trying to provide prisoners with sweets during Ramzan according to government orders.”
Food distribution is organized and supplied in two 15 -day phases. Maulana Qasmi has mentioned that ensuring authorization and gaining entry into prison can sometimes be delayed.
“Ramzan celebrations go beyond religious borders, with some participants in other religions also every year. The impact of the initiative supports permanent connection with prisoners and, after their release, helps again in society,” he added.
Published – 29 March 2025 21:55