Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced that the Department of Zakat Affairs provided QR11,684,940 in aid during June 2024, benefiting 370 eligible families in Qatar.

Mohammed Ahmed Al Sayed, Head of Collection and Zakat Accounts at the Zakat Fund, emphasized the department’s commitment to assisting families deserving of Zakat funds within Qatar. He explained that the department provides two types of assistance: one is monthly support for families to help with their needs for food, drink, and housing, amounting to QR6,872,224.

The second type is lump sum aid, given to families based on need, which amounted to QR4,812,716.

He explained that those eligible for assistance can submit a request through the Department of Zakat Affairs application on smart devices under the name “Department of Zakat Affairs.”

He noted that applicants must provide all required documents and upload them to the specified places on the site. Individuals and companies can fulfill their zakat obligation through the application, at offices and collection points across the country, via the express collection service at (55199990 – 55199996), or through the Zakat Affairs Department’s bank accounts.