More than two dozen US-based charitable organizations are on the ground in Turkey and the Syrian border to support earthquake victims. The ASH Foundation USA began its relief efforts in Turkey. Over the last three days, hot meals have been organized for 3,000 people daily in Malatya one of the areas affected by the earthquake. It introduced Bangladeshi "Mehmankhana" in Chittagong, organized by the Alhaj Shamsul Haque Foundation, where all hungry people participate regardless of party-like-religion-caste-gender. On February 17th, Foundation Chairmen Nasir Uddin told the Muslim News Network that ten generators were distributed in Turgut, Adina. On February 18th, "Mehmankhana" will continue to hit the most affected areas. Victims can get containers, solar water heaters, solar room heaters, hygiene products, and sanitary pads through a program run by the foundation. The Chairman of the Foundation Engineer, Muhammad Nasir Uddin, monitors all the work directly from the field.
Zakat Foundation of America has awarded the Community Achievement Award to 25 organizations in New York. Recognizing their exceptional contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic and global natural disasters, these community organizations are being honored and acknowledged. The 'Quran Night and Community Achievement Award' event, organized by the Zakat Foundation of America, took place at the Hillside Islamic Center on Friday. The foundation's Regional Manager, Imran Ansary, and Director of Religious Affairs, Ibrahim Aldardashti, presented this recognition to the selected organizations. In addition to their remarks, the Executive Director of Yakat Foundation of America, Halil Demir, Executive Committee Chairman of Hillside Islamic Center, Kalim Hussein, and President of Jamaica Muslim Center, Dr. Siddiqur Rahman, spoke at the event. The program began with a recitation from the Quran by prominent reciters Sheikh Ibrahim Aldardashti and Qari Nazrul Islam, creating an atmosphere of spirituality.
Islamabad, Pakistan - The Zakat Foundation of America (ZFA) has expanded its global footprint with the inauguration of a new office in Islamabad, Pakistan. With operations spanning across more than 40 countries worldwide, ZFA's mission of fostering sustainable change through community engagement takes a significant step forward with this latest addition.
New York City, NY - The United States Charity Organization, Zakat Foundation of America, has successfully distributed Qurbani meat to families across four boroughs in New York City. The distribution took place throughout Tuesday, from morning to evening, and reached nearly 250 families in need.
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