Bereavement support charity for children hosts Eid celebration in Motherwell
The event at Forgewood CC was with The Miracle Foundation's Together We Thrive initiative
A bereavement support charity in Motherwell hosted a joyful Eid celebration.
Celebrated worldwide, Eid Al-adha is the latter of two main festivals following Ramadan.
Friends and neighbours are traditionally invited along to learn more about the faith and culture.
The event was hosted by The Miracle Foundation, founded in 2016 to support bereaved children and young people in Lanarkshire.
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Through early intervention bereavement and trauma support, including counselling, art therapy, and mental health services, the Miracle Foundation's dedicated team and volunteers have extended a helping hand and a unique service to thousands of families across Lanarkshire.
Clare Adamson MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw was delighted to attend the event marking Eid at the Forgewood Community Centre.
The event at Forgewood was with The Miracle Foundation's Together We Thrive initiative.
The project's aim is to create a safe place for young people, and their carers to support BAME girls by encouraging community engagement and providing a space to have open conversations about mental health and wellbeing.
Clare Adamson MSP said: 'It was an absolute pleasure to take part in the Eid event at Forgewood Community Centre.
'The Miracle Foundation has become a beloved Motherwell charity offering invaluable services to young people across Lanarkshire.
'Charity founder Mariam Tariq and her incredible team have a relentless drive to help people in this community.
'The day was joyful and uplifting. It was an afternoon of celebration, connection, and community.
'My thanks go to the organisers, the performers, and the attendees for your energy and engagement.
'The Together We Thrive project is centred upon community participation. That was a perfect theme this for this event. If there are young people in Motherwell and Wishaw going through a difficult time, there are people who can help.
'The Miracle Foundation is dedicated to supporting individuals and families facing hardship. Whether it's providing practical help, emotional support, or simply being there when someone needs a hand, their work is a reminder of what community really means.'
The Miracle Foundation provides complex trauma therapy support, supporting children and young people from the ages of four to 19 years old, and their families.
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The event at Forgewood CC was with The Miracle Foundation's Together We Thrive initiative A bereavement support charity in Motherwell hosted a joyful Eid celebration. Celebrated worldwide, Eid Al-adha is the latter of two main festivals following Ramadan. Friends and neighbours are traditionally invited along to learn more about the faith and culture. The event was hosted by The Miracle Foundation, founded in 2016 to support bereaved children and young people in Lanarkshire. Download the Lanarkshire Live app today Through early intervention bereavement and trauma support, including counselling, art therapy, and mental health services, the Miracle Foundation's dedicated team and volunteers have extended a helping hand and a unique service to thousands of families across Lanarkshire. Clare Adamson MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw was delighted to attend the event marking Eid at the Forgewood Community Centre. The event at Forgewood was with The Miracle Foundation's Together We Thrive initiative. The project's aim is to create a safe place for young people, and their carers to support BAME girls by encouraging community engagement and providing a space to have open conversations about mental health and wellbeing. Clare Adamson MSP said: 'It was an absolute pleasure to take part in the Eid event at Forgewood Community Centre. 'The Miracle Foundation has become a beloved Motherwell charity offering invaluable services to young people across Lanarkshire. 'Charity founder Mariam Tariq and her incredible team have a relentless drive to help people in this community. 'The day was joyful and uplifting. It was an afternoon of celebration, connection, and community. 'My thanks go to the organisers, the performers, and the attendees for your energy and engagement. 'The Together We Thrive project is centred upon community participation. That was a perfect theme this for this event. If there are young people in Motherwell and Wishaw going through a difficult time, there are people who can help. 'The Miracle Foundation is dedicated to supporting individuals and families facing hardship. Whether it's providing practical help, emotional support, or simply being there when someone needs a hand, their work is a reminder of what community really means.' The Miracle Foundation provides complex trauma therapy support, supporting children and young people from the ages of four to 19 years old, and their families. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
