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Islamist NGO to give food aid to poor during Ramadan

This year’s Ramadan is expected to begin mid-May after the sighting of the new moon as per the Islamic lunar calendar.

22 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
The Islamist group Jamiyyathul Salaf will give food aid to the poor during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan.
The NGO’s president, Sheikh Abdulla Bin Mohamed Ibrahim, told Vnews that the nationwide programme will aim to help at least 100 families.
Families will be selected under a point scheme and will receive assistance with food and bill payments for one month.
The aid will be provided by Jamiyyathul Salaf in collaboration with private contributors and well-wishers, he said.

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