Al-Habibiyyah spends N110m on Ramadan feeding, advocates mental health support for women

The Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society (AIS) has revealed that it spent approximately N110 million on its 2025 Ramadan feeding programme, providing daily meals to an average of 2,700 people—including both Muslims and non-Muslims—throughout the 29-day fasting period. Speaking at a media parley in Abuja, AIS National Chief Imam, Sheikh Fuad Adeyemi, attributed the success of the […]

The Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society (AIS) has revealed that it spent approximately N110 million on its 2025 Ramadan feeding programme, providing daily meals to an average of 2,700 people—including both Muslims and non-Muslims—throughout the 29-day fasting period.

Speaking at a media parley in Abuja, AIS National Chief Imam, Sheikh Fuad Adeyemi, attributed the success of the initiative to contributions from philanthropists and well-meaning Nigerians. He also commended the media for their extensive coverage of Al-Habibiyyah’s Ramadan activities.

Meanwhile, at a separate event organised by the Al-Habibiyyah Women Forum, the Vice-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK), Prof. Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, called on Muslim women to actively combat depression by supporting one another.

Speaking at the forum’s programme titled ‘Women and Depression: The Way Out’, held at the AIS Complex in Guzape, Abuja, she stressed that depression is a serious psychological issue that requires collective awareness and intervention.

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“Depression is real. It does not mean a person has lost their sanity, but challenges and worries can push individuals into distress. Many suffer in silence, even without their families knowing. We must pay attention to those around us and encourage them to seek professional help when necessary,” she said.

Mental health expert and guest lecturer, Hajiya Khairat Haliru, urged women to support each other and openly discuss their struggles rather than internalise them.

Sheikh Adeyemi emphasised that the event was designed to unite women in addressing common challenges and finding solutions.

“Women are the backbone of the family, community and society. They bear immense burdens, and bringing them together to find solutions is a step in the right direction,” he said.

He also noted that the lessons of Ramadan should serve as a guide for women to implement positive changes in their homes and communities, fostering a more supportive and resilient society.