October 1st, 2014
Dr. Mahajebeen Mardarkar has received the highest achievement award for a disabled student in the medical field from the government of her home state, Karnataka, India.
September 29th, 2014
Zakat Foundation of America considers three criteria when choosing where to perform Udhiya/Qurbani.
When you perform your Udhiya/Qurbani in Kenya, Abuya, her grandmother and many others in need will benefit.
September 26th, 2014
Have you heard about something called #GivingTuesday? Are you wondering what it is?
September 22nd, 2014
Your Udhiya/Qurbani in the Middle East will give hungry people the nourishing food they need. The savory aroma of meat cooking will lift their spirits and the Eid gift you send will bring joy to their hearts.
The practice of Udhiya is generally regarded by scholars as either a confirmed practice of the Prophet (Sunnah Mu’akadah)), or as an outright obligation (wajib).
September 1st, 2014
About Udhiya/Qurbani - Zakat Foundation of America (ZF) is your one-stop shop for all Udhiya/Qurbani needs.
Heartbreaking Truths From Gaza - aftermath of 50 days of bombing in Gaza: 2,139 dead, 11,000 wounded, 20,000 homes destroyed, 500,000 homeless.
Zakat Foundation highlighted its current educational initiatives over Labor Day Weekend at the Islamic Society of North America 2014 Conference with “Give a Gift, Get a Gift.”
August 28th, 2014
Going to ISNA? Stop by booth 525 to Give a Gift, Get a Gift: Sponsor an orphan or student, get a ZF backpack full of school supplies for a needy child.
August 25th, 2014
Chicago has suffered a violent summer. Zakat Foundation of AmericaCCC in South Shore has been working through mentoring, outreach and collaborations to reduce violence now and into the future.
August 17th, 2014
Zakat Foundation of America Executive Director Halil Demir addressed the Master Class on Zakat and Poverty Alleviation at the 10th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in October.