Doncaster Muslims welcome New Year with street clean and food parcels
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Doncaster, based at Baitul Baseer Mosque in Edlington Lane, Edlington welcomed in 2026 by continuing a cherished tradition of beginning the year with acts of compassion and public service.
Members of the community marked the day through worship, street cleaning, and the distribution of free meal boxes as part of the “Meals with Love” campaign.The campaign aims to support anyone in need, build friendships, and share kindness within the wider community.New Year’s Day began in the early hours of the morning with the Tahajjud prayer in congregation.This voluntary prayer, offered in the deepest part of the night, is a time for heartfelt personal supplication.
This was followed by the Fajr (dawn) prayer held at the mosque, bringing worshippers together to reflect with gratitude on the past year and to seek blessings for the year ahead.Demonstrating their commitment to serving their neighbours, volunteers from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association also carried out a street-cleaning effort in the Edlington area.A spokesperson said: “This practical service reflects the community’s emphasis on environmental responsibility and civic pride, helping to ensure that public spaces are cleaner and more welcoming for everyone.
“Beginning the year in prayer and service has become a meaningful tradition for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association. By combining spiritual devotion with practical community support, the Association hopes to start 2026 on a positive, hopeful, and peaceful note.”
The message at the heart of the day was simple but powerful – serve humanity, promote peace, and spread kindness.The spokesperson added: “Through initiatives like “Meals with Love,” the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Doncaster reaffirms its commitment to building bridges and supporting the local community, one good deed at a time. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community aims to live by its motto of Love for All, Hatred for None.
“Everyone is warmly invited to join in, receive a meal, say hello, or simply share in the spirit of community and hope for a peaceful year ahead.”
