DOHA: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced that the aid provided by the Department of Zakat Affairs during January 2023 amounted to QR14,135,277 donated to 505 families eligible for assistance in Qatar.
In this context, Head of the Zakat Disbursements section Mohammed Hassan Al Tamimi affirmed the Department of Zakat Affairs' keenness to assist families deserving of Zakat funds within Qatar. He clarified that the assistance provided by the Department is of two types. One that is provided to families monthly to help them with their needs for food, drink and housing, which amounted to QR9,067,236. The second is a lump sum aid, which is donated to families once according to need, amounting to QR5,068,041. All the money is disbursed by the Department of Zakat Affairs to eligible registered families by the controls and approved mechanisms.
Al Tamimi explained that those eligible may submit a request for assistance through the Zakat Affairs Department application on smart devices.