Members from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA), the UK’s largest and oldest Muslim youth group, organised the largest ever litter picking campaign in Milton Keynes at the weekend.
More than 150 families helped clear litter across Milton Keynes. AMYA distributed free litter picking kits to all residents who registered to take part in the campaign.
Families including children headed to parks and pedestrian walkways on the weekend to pick up rubbish, and make sure everything is tidy. The aim of the initiative was not only to instil the values of volunteering and community service in members, but also support local councils by alleviating costs.
“On behalf of Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association, we would like to thank all residents for their precious time for citywide litter picking campaign in Milton Keynes," said Saeed Nazir, local Muslim Youth Leader for Milton Keynes.
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"The campaign was a great success. Islam urges every Muslim to partake in charitable giving, community service, and promote cleanliness. AMYA has and continues to instil young people with a sense of civic responsibility, and a desire to promote harmony within our local communities.”
AMYA has urged members of the public to avoid throwing litter on streets, walkways and parks. We all can play our part in ensuring that our beautiful city is litter free.
The AMYA looks to aid in the development of young Muslims. The organisation has been particularly successful in insuring that its members are a source of peace for the society around them.
They are regularly seen in markets, stations and high streets preaching their Islamic motto of ‘Love for All Hatred for None.’ You can learn more about the community on the website here
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