Press Clippings

Members of the Muslim community gather for the first Taraweeh prayer of Ramadan in New York City in 2024. Adam Gray/AFP via Getty Images

March 28th, 2024

69% of US Muslims always give to charities during Ramadan, fulfilling a religious obligation

Our Muslim Philanthropy Initiative research team at Indiana University surveyed 1,136 Muslims across the country in 2023 to assess the connection between Ramadan and zakat.

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March 26th, 2024

Environment and Agroforestry Foundation builds participants’ capacity in livelihood improvement projec

The Environment and Agroforestry Foundation (EAF) has organised a capacity building workshop for participants on its restoring farmland, riparian ecosystem, and livelihood improvement project in the Bono Region.

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March 25th, 2024

Food items distributed among low-income families in Sirajganj

Zakat Foundation of America, Bangladesh distributed the food items on the premises of Belkuchi Degree College on Saturday afternoon.

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March 25th, 2024

Zakat Foundation of America distributes food among low-income families in Sirajganj

Zakat Foundation of America has distributed food items to the 340 low-income families in Sirajganj's Belkuchi upazila on the occasion of Ramadan.

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March 18th, 2024

New Office in Pakistan for World-Renowned NGO

The Zakat Foundation of America has expanded its global footprint with the inauguration of a new office in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Madan upazila chairman Md Habibur Rahman and UNO Md Shah Alam Mia, among others, distribute food items among poor families donated by Zakat Foundation of America in Madan upazila of Netrakona on Thursday. — Press release

March 15th, 2024

Zakat Foundation distributed food in Madan

Zakat Foundation distributed food items among 250 poor families in Madan upazila of Netrakona on the occasion of Ramadan, said a press release.

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March 11th, 2024

Happy Ramadan from CharityWatch

During this time observant Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, pray, and reflect. Many Muslims also give Zakat, a form of almsgiving, by donating a portion of their wealth to charity.

People stand at a store selling decorations at the Souq Ramadan in Dubai on March 20, 2023 ahead of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan. KARIM SAHIB, AFP Via Getty Images

March 11th, 2024

When is Ramadan 2024? What is it? Muslims set to mark a month of spirituality, reflection

Muslims across the world are preparing for a month of fasting, spirituality and reflection this Ramadan. This year the moon was sighted on the night of Sunday, March 10, and fasting began on Monday, March 11.

People stand at a store selling decorations at the Souq Ramadan in Dubai on March 20, 2023 ahead of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan. KARIM SAHIB, AFP Via Getty Images

March 11th, 2024

When is Ramadan 2024? What is it? Muslims set to mark a month of spirituality, reflection

Muslims across the world are preparing for a month of fasting, spirituality and reflection this Ramadan. This year the moon was sighted on the night of Sunday, March 10, and fasting began on Monday, March 11.

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March 7th, 2024

What is Ramadan? And where can you find mosques in Iowa to observe the sacred month?

Ramadan, a sacred monthlong observance, is approaching and it's a time for reflection and increased worship for Muslims. Here’s what to know about Ramadan.

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February 9th, 2024

Zakat Foundation of America: Shares Three Quran Verses About Ramadan

With Ramadan 2024 expected to commence in less than 2 months, in March 2024, Muslims worldwide are gearing up to embrace the physical, mental, and spiritual demands of this profoundly blessed month.

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February 7th, 2024

60+ NGOs urge Congress to support supplemental humanitarian assistance

As Members and partners of InterAction, we welcome the inclusion of more than $10 billion in humanitarian assistance in the Senate’s supplemental package to address global needs.