Solidarity and Inclusion: A Collective Iftar at Berkane Prison
In a gesture filled with compassion and solidarity, the penitentiary institution of Berkane, in collaboration with the urban commune of Berkane, organized a collective iftar on 22 Ramadan 1445 (corresponding to April 2, 2024) for the inmates of the local prison. This significant event was attended by many prominent figures, including the prison director, Deputy Hakim Ben Abdellah, the President of the Commune of Berkane, Mohamed Ibrahimi, council president and his vice-presidents Mme Mounia Fethi and Mr. Mohamed Bouyaalaoui and Mr. Mohammed Zahiri, and other public figures from the local community.
The iftar began with an introductory speech by Mr. Nour Eddine Cherif, followed by a speech from Mr. Mohamed Ibrahimi on the significance of this Ramadan activity. The inmates then participated in various religious activities, including Quran recitation and religious songs. Cultural prizes were awarded to the winners of the religious singing contest, while sports prizes were given to the winners of the football tournament. Mr. Mohamed Ibrahimi, President of the Berkane communal council, had the honor of presenting the religious prizes, while the cultural prizes were distributed by the delegate of the Ministry of Culture and Communication, and the sports prizes by the judge of sentence enforcement. Other special prizes were awarded by personalities such as the deputy and the deputy public prosecutor
This collective iftar goes far beyond a simple shared meal. It embodies the core values of solidarity, empathy, and inclusion that define the community of Berkane. By offering this moment of conviviality to the inmates, the society of Berkane demonstrates its commitment to social reintegration and human dignity for all, regardless of circumstances. Moreover, the diversity of participants, from government representatives to local community members, underscores unity in diversity and strengthens social bonds.
During this sacred period of Ramadan, this collective iftar celebrates generosity, tolerance, and mutual understanding, thereby breaking down social barriers to build a more inclusive and compassionate future for all members of society.
