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August 4th, 2023

Red Foundation and Zakat Foundation of America Collaborate To Build Homes for Flood-Affected Families

The Zakat Foundation of America, an America-based NGO, joined hands with the Red Foundation to provide much-needed assistance to the flood-affected communities of Jhudo.

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August 4th, 2023

Zakat Foundation of America Handed Over Keys of 26 Homes To Flood Affectees

Zakat Foundation of America, handed over the keys to a one-room residential unit. Handed over to the families, all the houses in the above-mentioned village were destroyed by the floods last year.

APP08-080623 SARGODHA: June 08 - Taekwondo girls show off their skills during inauguration ceremony of “Bashir Begum Chaudhry Girls Orphanage” building for orphan girls at Khubaib Girls School and College donated by Zakat Foundation America. APP/HSD/MAF/ZID

June 8th, 2023

Taekwondo girls show off their skills during inauguration ceremony

Taekwondo girls at the “Bashir Begum Chaudhry Girls Orphanage” building for orphan girls at Khubaib Girls School and College donated by Zakat Foundation America.

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June 7th, 2023

11 Young People, 5 Emerging Leaders, 4 Groups to receive Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award at June 21 Ceremony

NEW CASTLE (May 30, 2023) – Governor John Carney will present the 2023 Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards to 11 individuals, four groups, and five emerging leaders.

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May 24th, 2023

Zakat Foundation Awarded 25 Organizations in New York

Zakat Foundation of America has awarded the Community Achievement Award to 25 organizations in New York.

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April 28th, 2023

Why charitable giving is an essential element of Ramadan

Marketplace’s Sabri Ben-Achour spoke with Halil Demir, executive director at the Zakat Foundation of America. Below is an edited transcript of their conversation.

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April 28th, 2023

Almost 37,000 Durham County residents to be impacted by voting precinct adjustments

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — If you’re a voter in Durham County, there’s a chance you’ll have to visit a new polling location to cast your ballot.

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April 28th, 2023

Ramadan/Eid 2023 by Rukaiya Ahmed Alibe

The Ramadan was almost halfway when I thought to update my blog. I then did my best to take down some of the information I felt was important for me to share here.

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April 19th, 2023

Post-earthquakes, volunteers help Turkish, Syrian people for Ramadan

The Islamic month of Ramadan is marked by fasting and prayer, but observing this year has come with unique challenges in Turkey and Syria.

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April 18th, 2023

Axios Finish Line: The season of giving

Ramadan, Passover and Easter intersect this week, spotlighting the generosity of these faith-based communities.

Palos 118 Superintendent Dr. Anthony Scarsella (center), presented a check to Zakat Foundation of America Director Khalil Demir (left), and Lena Tleib, Advertising and Events Coordinator, for earthquake relief efforts in Syria and Turkey. (Palos 118)

April 18th, 2023

Palos 118 Student Fundraiser Nets over $3100 for Earthquake Relief

Palos 118 student councils collected over $3100 during a March fundraiser to benefit those impacted by the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey.

Palos 118 Superintendent Dr. Anthony Scarsella (center), presented a check to Zakat Foundation of America Director Khalil Demir (left), and Lena Tleib, Advertising and Events Coordinator, for earthquake relief efforts in Syria and Turkey. (Palos 118)

April 17th, 2023

Around the Southland: Princess visits Rich Township, students team up for Easter baskets, and more

Palos students raise over $3K for earthquake relief.