Zakat Affairs Department Directs Zakat Al-Fitr Aid to Beneficiaries

Doha, March 15 — The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has launched its annual plan for Zakat Al-Fitr distribution. The program aims to deliver staple food parcels to eligible families before Eid.

Distribution plan and preparations

Director Mal Allah Abdulrahman Al Jaber outlined the operational steps. The department packages essential local food items following the Sunnah.

An integrated schedule governs the process. Teams prepare parcels in advance to meet the Eid prayer deadline.

Eligibility and verification

Officials calculate the number of beneficiaries before distribution. Verification is conducted through Sharia Zakat banks to confirm eligibility.

Parcels are assembled according to precise criteria. This ensures aid reaches the intended households.

Delivery and beneficiaries’ dignity

Onsite teams manage handover operations with professional delivery partners. Home delivery preserves beneficiaries’ privacy and comfort.

Priority is given to dignity and fairness. Staff work to maintain speed, accuracy, and confidentiality during the campaign.

Payment channels and outreach

The department encourages citizens to pay Zakat Al-Fitr through approved channels. Collectors are deployed at shopping malls and public areas nationwide.

Digital options include the department’s website and mobile application. These channels aim to simplify payments and funnel support to beneficiaries efficiently.

This report was prepared for Filmogaz.com and reflects the department’s statements on March 15.