Emirates Red Crescent distributes sacrificial meat in Yemen

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The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has launched a project to distribute sacrificial meat in Hadramaut Governorate, Yemen for Eid-Al-Adha.

On the first day of Eid-Al-Adha, 279 head of livestock were distributed for sharing among 1,116 families, including People of Determination, patients, and the most needy categories in the Mukalla and Ghayl Ba Wazir districts in the governorate.

In total, the project aims to hand out 904 head of livestock 6,328 individuals in several districts of Hadramaut Governorate during the days of Tashriq ‘’11th, 12th and 13th of Dhul-Hijjah''.

The project is part of a series of humanitarian and relief projects carried out by the UAE, represented by its humanitarian arm, the ERC, which aims to improve the living conditions of the most needy groups in the governorate and bring joy and happiness to them during the days of Eid Al Adha.

Humaid Rashid Al Shamsi, Development and International Cooperation Advisor and ERC representative in Hadramaut, expressed his happiness in launching this project, which reflects the UAE’s commitment to supporting the people of Yemen and providing assistance to needy families in Hadramaut.

He indicated that the distribution of sacrificial meat is part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen humanitarian ties and alleviate the suffering of the underprivileged.

He also extended thanks and appreciation to everyone who contributed to the success of this humanitarian project. 

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