Dubai news-UAE News-Emirates Islamic announces charitable and community initiatives during holy month of Ramadan
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, is observing the holy month of Ramadan with several charitable, humanitarian and community initiatives, in keeping with the spirit of faith and generosity during the blessed period, and the Year of Tolerance, as announced by Daily News in Dubai Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE. The Emirates Islamic Charity Fund is working with various charitable and humanitarian organizations to carry out activities across the UAE, in line with the bank’s mission to support the community it serves during the holy month. • Emirates Islamic’s Charity Fund, together with Sharjah Charity International distributed 236 Meer Ramadan (essential foodstuff and commodities regularly needed during the holy month of Ramadan) to families in need in Sharjah. • In collaboration with Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, Emirates Islamic Charity Fund distributed 11,300 iftar meals at various tents across the UAE. Emirates Islamic also collaborated with the foundation to distribute Zakat of AED 500,000 to families in need and people with limited income. • In addition, the Charity Fund will distribute 130 iftar meals daily to Emirates Islamic support staff. • Furthermore, in cooperation with Sharjah Police General Directorate, the Emirates Islamic Charity Fund aided in the release of five inmates from jails before the start of the holy month by settling their debts to allow them to spend Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr with their families. • Emirates Islamic and the Department of Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities will also jointly organize various Ramadan activities and initiatives. • Moreover, the bank will work with the Tarahum Charity Foundation to distribute Zakat and clothing to needy families across the country through field visits. • Emirates Islamic will also continue to be one of the gold sponsors of the honorable Dubai International Holy Quran Award held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.