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By Staff Sgt. Kyle J. Richardson
11th Public Affairs Detachment
MOSUL, Iraq – Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Brigade, 2nd Iraqi Army Division took the time to distribute gifts and clothing during a humanitarian assistance visit to the villagers of Yarminjah located in the southeastern section of Mosul, Iraq, Sept. 29, 2008.
Within the Islamic faith there are five pillars every Muslim strives to abide by: Shahadah - profession of faith; Salah - prayer; Zakah - paying of alms or giving to the poor; Sawm - fasting during Ramadan; and Hajj - pilgrimage to Mecca.
Many Muslims take part in Zakah toward the end of Ramadan, which is also the celebration of Breaking of the Fast, Eid-el-fitr.
"The Iraqi army has donated to some needy families," said Cedar Springs, Mich., native, Maj. Tony Vacha, team chief for Company C, 415th Civil Affairs Detachment. "Being able to give gifts provides another outlet for the Iraqi Army to connect with the local community other than checkpoints and conducting raids on their homes."
As this year's Ramadan comes to an end the children will prepare to go back to school.
Vacha stated that Ramadan presented a time of change and rebirth. The children will take their lessons learned and new attitudes and start a new school year.
"Closing out Ramadan on a good note and new school supplies, the kids are a few steps ahead on a fresh start," said Vacha.
| Date Taken: | 10.16.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 10.16.2008 07:16 |
| Story ID: | 25078 |
| Location: | MOSUL, IQ |
| Web Views: | 362 |
| Downloads: | 335 |
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