June 3rd, 2020
In Minneapolis, a quiet army of generosity gains strength
The sheer scope of support, pouring in from Minnesota and the nation, has surprised and relieved exhausted Minneapolis communities. A refrigerated truck carrying 18 tons of fresh produce rolled into a Cub Foods parking lot Tuesday, a gift from the Zakat Foundation, a Muslim charity based in Chicago.
June 2nd, 2020
Need help? Want to help? Twin Cities groups offer resources for folks hurt by riots
Twin Cities nonprofits, community organizations and churches are gathering donations and coordinating cleanup efforts in areas damaged by the rioting that has followed the death of George Floyd in police custody on Memorial Day.
June 1st, 2020
Muslim Charity Donates Food
In the wake of the shocking\_Memorial Day police-lynching of George Floyd\_in Minneapolis — brutal proof of American society’s entrenched sanctioning of racial persecution —\_Zakat Foundation of America\_is delivering Tuesday, June 2, a refrigerated trailer full of fresh produce and food to the beleaguered poor locked in neighborhoods shut down by state curfew, police power and fiery violence of murky origin.
May 28th, 2020
Ayuda para pagar renta y servicios en Orange a través de El Centro Hispano
Carrboro.- Los residentes hispanos del condado Orange que han visto afectada su economía debido a la pandemia del COVID-19 podrán aplicar a fondos destinados al pago de la renta o servicios atrasados. El Centro Hispanqo estará encargado de canalizar esa ayuda.
May 28th, 2020
House of Mercy, Zakat Foundation Partner to Distribute 40,000 Pounds of Potatoes
On Monday, May 18, the Zakat Foundation generously donated the entire truckload to ensure those in need in our area have some fresh produce this week. House of Mercy staff and volunteers unloaded the truck and distributed about 85% of those to about 11 neighboring food pantries.
May 22nd, 2020
Begini Cara Muslim Amerika Rayakan Idul Fitri Selama Pandemi Corona
Sebagian besar masjid di seluruh negara masih tutup imbas pandemi virus corona atau Covid-19 yang belum kunjung berakhir.
May 22nd, 2020
Eid al-Fitr celebration held virtually this year due to COVID-19
The Zakat Foundation of America will be holding virtual Eid celebration due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 22nd, 2020
How mosques around America will celebrate Eid during a pandemic
BOSTON (RNS) — Muslim communities are finding creative ways to celebrate Eid al-Fitr this weekend while abiding by social distancing guidelines.
May 22nd, 2020
How U.S. mosques will celebrate Eid in a pandemic
Muslim communities are finding innovative ways to mark the end of Ramadan
May 22nd, 2020
Kreativitas Muslim Amerika Merayakan Idul Fitri
Idul Fitri dirayakan dengan penuh kreativitas oleh muslim Amerika.
May 22nd, 2020
Minorities, elderly represent higher rates of COVID-19 infections, deaths
Higher rates of COVID-19 infections and deaths among suburban minority communities and the elderly population is concerning health officials.
May 22nd, 2020
Zakat Foundation of America Unveils Lineup of Top Performers, Announces Free Virtual Show for End-of-Ramadan Islamic Holiday: Eid-In-Place
Mosques remain closed to the masses as stay-at-home orders regarding the coronavirus have extended through May in most parts of the country. Imams are still broadcasting prayers during Ramadan?s holiest nights. And people are still streaming.
