In Alkufra, Ramadan is Served with Solidarity

In the far southeast of Libya, near the borders with Sudan and Chad, lies Alkufra; a desert city to which many Sudanese families fled to, escaping the war and violence in Sudan.

For those arriving with little and uncertain about what comes next, Alkufra is often the first stop in a long journey.

During Ramadan, as the sun sets and families gather for Iftar, large pots simmer in a modest charity kitchen that has become a source of daily solidarity.

For more than two years, the Maiedat Alrahman initiative has been serving meals not only during Ramadan, but throughout the year. This month alone, 40 to 50 meals are prepared daily, each serving around five people reaching between 200 and 250 individuals every evening for Iftar.

Ahmed Khaled, a Sudanese refugee who fled war in his hometown, says the kindness he found in Alkufra shaped his experience of displacement.

“The Libyan community in Alkufra was very supportive, not only during Ramadan. They were welcoming and treated us like brothers.”

Mohamed Adam remembers arriving with nothing.

“We left Sudan because of the war and came to Alkufra with nothing. The Libyan people here were kind, welcoming, and generous to us. I will never forget their kindness. I hope Sudan recovers soon so we can spend next Ramadan with our families back home”

For the volunteers behind the initiative, the effort is rooted in faith and humanity.

“Ramadan is a time of giving, sharing, and mercy. People should support one another, especially those who have suffered so much. We try to help as much as we can, and we pray that they recover and that God shows mercy to them and to all of us.”

In a city that has quietly received families escaping conflict, Maiedat Alrahman stands as a reminder that solidarity can outlast crisis.

In Alkufra, Ramadan is not only observed; it is shared.