PRESIDENT David Granger had a whale of a time last Saturday when he joined children from all across Guyana for a day of fun at the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG)’s headquarters on Woolford Avenue.
The event, held every year for the past 21 years, helps spread cheer among orphan and vulnerable children countrywide, be they Muslim or otherwise.
In brief remarks before declaring the day of fun open, President Granger applauded the CIOG for its efforts over the years in helping to alleviate poverty in whatever way it can.
Such an event, he said, is reflective of the true teachings of Islam, with regard to reaching out to vulnerable groups and children. These kinds of initiatives, he said, will go a long way in helping the Government to alleviate extreme poverty, and achieving its vision for a more cohesive society and country at large.
Also present at the event was U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, Bryan Hunt, who also applauded the CIOG for the humanitarian work being done throughout the country.
Hunt said that over the years, the CIOG has stuck to the core principles of Islam, which is to promote peace, and offer help to the vulnerable.
The CIOG came into being in 1979 after the Jamaats, Masjids and Organisations supported in writing its formation.
Since then, the organisation has been working in cooperation with other Islamic bodies to provide necessary services to the Muslim community, and Guyana as a whole.
(Ministry of the Presidency)
