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From left to right: Zakat Foundation of America Focal Point, Zakat Foundation of America Program Manager, Zakat Foundation of America Country Representative, Ambassador, 1st Counselor, and Consular Counselor

August 5th, 2024

Zakat Foundation of America’s Recent Visit to the Embassy of Mali in Guinea

After the working visit to the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralization of Guinea, the Zakat Foundation of America delegation paid a courtesy visit to the Embassy of Mali in Guinea.

From left to right: Zakat Foundation of America Focal Point, SG/Vice-Minister, Zakat Foundation of America Country Representative, Chief of the Minister's Cabinet, and Zakat Foundation of America Program Manager

August 5th, 2024

The Zakat Foundation of America Delegation’s Visit to the Republic of Guinea

As part of the working visit to the Republic of Guinea, the Zakat Foundation of America delegation was received in audience at the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralization.

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July 29th, 2024

Houston organizations continue food distribution efforts during the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl

Zakat Foundation Houston, a local branch of a global nonprofit, partnered with other volunteers to help give food packages to 1,000 families.

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July 24th, 2024

Our Virtual Zakat Resource Center

For over two decades, Zakat Foundation of America has been the leading source for all Zakat-related questions and concerns.

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July 18th, 2024

In Numbers: Your Qurbani 2024 Impact

Globally, those who were able within the Muslim community came together to complete the Hajj pilgrimage and give their fresh Qurbani sacrifices. What was your Qurbani 2024 impact with us and how far did your charity go?

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June 26th, 2024

Why Clean Water Matters

A person can only go a few days without water. But what happens when — instead of clean water — someone can only drink saltwater? Or dirty water?

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June 24th, 2024

What Is the State of Hunger in the World?

According to the World Food Programme (WFP, 2025), 343 million people face acute hunger across 74 countries.

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June 21st, 2024

When is Eid al-Adha 2025?

This announcement is calculated in advance based on the moon’s orbit around the earth, with Islamic tradition being to sight 12 lunar months’ new crescents immediately after sunset.

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June 20th, 2024

When is Qurbani 2025?

The 2024 qurbani (udhiyah) season has passed, and now it’s time to plan for 2025.

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June 13th, 2024

How to Prepare for Eid al-Adha 2024

It’s almost Eid al-Adha. Get ready with us.

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June 13th, 2024

In Numbers: Your Ramadan 2024 Impact

Ramadan 2024 was difficult for Muslims around the world — So what was your Ramadan impact in 2024? Well, if you donated to Zakat Foundation of America, it was huge.

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June 5th, 2024

Five Best Deeds for The 10 Best Days

Here are the five best kinds of deeds we can do in these sacred days.