Jambi city over run by beggars

Jambi city over run by beggars

JAMBI, Jambi: The number of beggars entering Jambi city has been
on the rise since Ramadhan commenced two weeks ago. While on
normal days one could expect to see around 80 beggars wandering
the city, during the month of Ramadhan the number of beggars
rises two or three fold, said Rizal, an official with the city's
social welfare agency.

Rizal said the seasonal beggars were trying their luck in
offices, mosques and residential areas during Ramadhan. Muslims
believe that God will multiply merits for those Muslims who
perform good deeds, especially provide charity for the poor
during Ramadhan.

In order to put order back in the city, Rizal said his office
would conduct raids and send the beggars to a government-run
social institution to provide them with employable skills. -- JP