Arshad Mehmood Khan, Scotland Correspondent
Just like every year, Majlis Ansarullah Scotland hosted another “Beacon of Peace Charity Walk & Fun Run” on 7 September 2025. The walk took place in Glasgow’s scenic Kelvingrove Park, where 150 men, women and children united to complete the 5K challenge, promoting peace, unity and compassion. Hon. Martin Rhodes MP of Glasgow North officially launched the walk at 10:30 am. Social and digital media were utilised to raise awareness of the event, reaching thousands across the nation. A charity dinner was also held at Glasgow Mosque on 31 August 2025, where pledges exceeding £8k were recorded.
So far, the event has raised an impressive £15,000, with ambitious plans to reach £20,000 by the end of the year. Every penny donated will directly support Scottish charities, including Macmillan Cancer Support, CHAS (Children’s Hospices Across Scotland), Beatson Cancer Charity, Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, Crossbasket House, Humanity First UK, Afghan Women Empowering Futures, Masroor Eye Institute, and Ibrox Primary School, Glasgow, among others. After the walk, attendees enjoyed refreshments and a communal lunch in the park.
The final session started at 12 pm with a recitation from the Holy Quran at the Baitur Rahman Mosque, Glasgow. Ahmad Owusu Konadu Sahib, Chairman of BoP Scotland, welcomed the guests and highlighted the ongoing projects run by BoP worldwide.
Julie Price from Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity and Katie Maciver of Beatson Cancer Support Glasgow both emphasised the importance of intercommunity collaboration in supporting vulnerable families through funds raised by the Scotland region.
Former MP for Glasgow Central, Alison Thewliss, praised Majlis Ansarullah Scotland for their outstanding efforts and mentioned that she has been taking part in nearly every charity walk organised by BoP Scotland, and she feels proud to have done so.
Bailie Marie Garrity, representative of the Lord Provost of Glasgow, addressed the event and presented the Jamaat with a special commemorative ceramic plate honouring Glasgow’s 850th anniversary, celebrating our city’s rich heritage. Dr Abdul Hayee Sahib, Regional Amir of Scotland, received the gift and expressed heartfelt thanks to all participants, charities and supporters.
Waseem Goraya Sahib delivered a speech and thanked all attendees, politicians, organisers, fundraisers and charity representatives for contributing to the success of this walk.
The day ended with recognising the top fundraisers and expressing heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to this worthy cause. A formal cheque presentation ceremony is scheduled later this year to distribute the proceeds among the benefiting charities.