S\u00e3o Paulo \u2013 During their sacred month, Muslims worldwide make donations to those in need and living in vulnerable conditions. Such actions are taking place in various countries, including Brazil. One of the beneficiaries is the Palestinian people, who have been living in conflict for over a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The emirate of Ajman, one of the seven that make up the United Arab Emirates, sent 410 tons of food, personal hygiene products, and essential items to the Gaza population earlier this month. This donation resulted from the initiative of four charitable organizations in Ajman, which came together to send essential items to Gaza in an operation that had already sent supplies to the region in February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Mauritania, aid came from the Qatar Charity Association (QCA). Through the campaign \u201cOur goodness is inherited,\u201d 40 tons of food were donated, reaching 5,800 orphans and members of needy families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The U.N. refugee agency UNHCR manages the Global Zakat Fund for Refugees. According to the institution, since 2017, more than 8.6 million people have benefited from the initiative, which collects cash donations and redistributes them to Muslims in need. According to the UNHCR, in the first half of last year over 535,000 refugees and internally displaced persons received assistance from the Zakat Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year, Ramadan, the holy month for Muslims, is celebrated from March 1 to 30. During this period, Muslims in good health must fast from dawn to sunset and engage in prayer, reflection, and charity. When night falls, they break their fast with iftar, a meal shared with family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Federation of Muslim Associations in Brazil (FAMBRAS) will host iftar on Tuesday (18) at the Complexo Boracea Complex\/Barra Funda Centro de Acolhida in West S\u00e3o Paulo. There, 1,300 homeless people will be welcomed for dinner, as has been done for the past five years. \u201cWith this gesture, we reinforce the importance of helping others and strengthening bonds of solidarity,\u201d said Ali Zoghbi, vice president of FAMBRAS, in a statement. The Boracea Complex houses seven public assistance facilities. This initiative is supported by the Municipal Social Development Secretariat, as well as Korin Alimentos, Frigor\u00edfico Frisa, Milh\u00e3o Ind\u00fastria e Com\u00e9rcio de Ingredientes e Cereais, and Frescca Mineral Water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Quick facts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n More information about the Global Zakat Fund for Refugees is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Iftar Solid\u00e1rio<\/strong> Fambras<\/strong> Read on<\/em>: Translated by Guilherme Miranda<\/strong><\/p>\n
Location: <\/strong>Complexo Boracea \u2013 Centro de Acolhida Oficina
Address:<\/strong> Rua Norma Pierucini Gianotti, 77, Barra Funda, S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil
Time:<\/strong> Starting at 5:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ramadan: What is the Muslim holy month<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n