DOHA: The Zakat Fund Department at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has provided more than QR9.5m to needy families during Eid Al Fitr.
The Fund said in a statement yesterday that more than 3,000 families registered with it, which receive monthly and seasonal assistance, benefited from this assistance, as well as other families legally entitled to Zakat, QNA reported.
The statement added that the assistance provided during Eid comes within the framework of the seasonal aids for the needy families, in accordance with the guidance of Islam in urging for presenting joy and happiness to the needy families as well as securing the necessary supplies and the happiness of their children during Eid.
The Fund confirmed that all aid is provided to its beneficiaries in accordance with the Shariah regulations and after taking the necessary social and office research procedures for those requesting assistance. It pointed out that the financial assistance is distributed through the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
