BEIRUT, Oct 21 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society (KRCS) mission to Lebanon and Kuwaiti volunteers have relentlessly continued their humanitarian efforts during the holy month of Ramadan to alleviate the suffering of those who were affected by the recent Israeli war on Lebanon

By intensifying their humanitarian work with orphans during Ramadan "KRCS wanted to convey a message of love from Kuwaiti children to Lebanon's children, " Head of KRCS mission, Mousaad Al-Enzy, told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).

The Kuwaiti humanitarian society distributed school supplies for children in need, especially orphans, so they could go back to school fully prepared, he added, noting that entertainment programs were also organized for the children.

In addition to 5,000 tons of humanitarian aid that arrived in Lebanon from Kuwait, the KRCS has rented several bakeries in various parts of Lebanon to distribute free bread among people in need during Ramadan, he said.

The KRCS mission would also distribute during the Eid (feast marking end of Ramadan) gifts among hospitals patients who were injured in the recent Israeli war on Lebanon, he added.

Al-Enzy pointed out that Kuwaiti volunteers in Lebanon have persistently continued to convey the State of Kuwait's humanitarian message which highlighted solidarity and support for Lebanese people.

The General Director of the Lebanese Zakat (Alms) Fund, Zohair Kebbah, lauded the State of Kuwait's humanitarian agencies' efforts in Lebanon, especially during the month of Ramadan.

Kebbah noted that the fund has given out 1,000 meals to orphans sponsored by the Kuwaiti Zakat House and other Kuwaiti organizations. (end) oh.