The Ministry of Labor and Social Development confirms: Collecting Zakat Al-Fitr electronically

11-05-2021

Based on the recommendations of the National Medical Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to preserve the health and safety of everyone during the month of Ramadan, and the decisions of Her Excellency the Minister of Health regarding precautionary measures in this respect, the Ministry of Labour and Social Development issued a circular to all civil society organisations reminding them of the need to adhere to the announced preventive measures in this regard during the holy month, most notably the electronic application to collect Zakat al-Fitr, in order to preserve the safety and health of everyone. Mrs Najwa Abdullatif Janahi, Director of the Directorate of Non-governmental Organisations Support at the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, explained that the Ministry has sent emails to all civil society organisations under its supervision, stressing the need to adhere to all precautionary measures to combat the Coronavirus. These measures include completing transactions remotely, using electronic platforms and applications to collect Zakat al‑Fitr this year instead of the kiosks that are set up annually during the month of Ramadan. The Ministry also commits not to setting up Iftar tables in public places, as well as ensuring that Iftar meals are not distributed on the streets, in light of these exceptional circumstances. In this context, Janahi stressed the need for all civil society organisations to cooperate in implementing preventive measures and procedures and complying with decisions issued by relevant authorities to combat the virus, in order to protect citizens and residents and preserve their health and safety during the holy month of Ramadan.