/ world today news/ Ombudsman Maya Manolova donated 400 packages of food products to socially weak and elderly people in the city of Targovishte. The food was distributed to Christians and Muslims in front of the Orthodox church “Saint Ivan of Rila” /next to the market/ and in front of the Muslim church “Sahat Jamia”.
The food packages were collected by the volunteers of the national campaign “Easter for everyone – give a holiday to grandparents”, organized for the second year in a row by the ombudsman Maya Manolova. The initiative collects both cash and durable food for Bulgarian pensioners who will not receive an allowance on the occasion of Easter.
“We have exempted donated food from VAT, so anything that is surplus and produced and fills the shops goes to people who need it. You know best, because these people are here every day in the temples, I also know very well, because every day they are also in my reception – how many poor people there are and how much they need support. And at the same time, food is wasted. Fighting waste is one way to fight hunger. The Bulgarian people have many traditions for centuries, but one that is ancient is to unite in the face of adversity. The main misfortune in Bulgaria today is the poverty that we saw in the church and in the mosque. The two world religions, Christianity and Islam, are similar, in my opinion, in one way – in that charity is a value that is shared,” said the ombudsman at the donation.
Manolova also promised that she will continue to do everything in her power to fight against poverty, to increase incomes, pensions and above all to get as much food as possible to the tables of people who need it her.
“Thank you for giving some light, warmth and hope to these unfortunate people. Charity should be shown in just this way, not only in the temple and during prayer, but also in need. Carry this kindness and God will bless you”, with these words the vicar of the Orthodox Church “St. Ivan Rilski” Slavcho Prodanov wished the ombudsman good health.
The regional mufti of Targovishte Enver Yakhov personally met the ombudsman in front of the mosque and expressed the gratitude of all Muslims for the kindness and generosity of Manolova.
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