Homeless community to be given free curry as restaurant marks Ramadan with generous gift
An award-winning Northampton restaurant will once again be offering complimentary takeaways to the homeless community as part of this year’s Ramadan celebrations.
Saffron, in Castilian Street, will be handing out hot meals to takeaway to those living on the streets from 5pm on Monday, 16 March.
Saffron owner Naz Islam said: “Supporting the most vulnerable members of our society is a key priority for all of us throughout the year but it is particularly relevant during Ramadan.
“Ramadan is considered a ‘time of giving’ and a month of immense generosity in the Muslim tradition. While it is primarily known for daily fasting from dawn to sunset, it is also a period focused on spiritual reflection, community, and increased charity.
“Giving is not limited to money, it includes feeding the hungry, the poor and helping the community.
“We saw the positive impact at Christmas and New Year when we invited the homeless to enjoy a meal with us and we wanted to do it again for Ramadan.”
Naz has previously been awarded the Freedom of the City of London for his philanthropy and has received a British Citizens Award for his commitment to fundraising.
He was previously awarded a Certificate for Outstanding Community Contribution by the Mayor of Northampton in recognition of his charity work and commitment to the community.
Naz has raised more than £100,000 for local charities and established a school and orphanage in one of the poorest areas of Bangladesh with the help of his family.