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How Islamic charitable giving during Ramadan provides a vital social safety net

  • Zakat schemes help ease suffering in Muslim-majority countries as the COVID-19 crisis deepens economic hardship
  • Donor agencies, including UNHCR, are tapping into Islamic charitable giving to help fund their response in conflict zones 
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Experts say Ramadan is the best time to shape up and gain fitness

Experts say Ramadan is the best time to shape up and gain fitness

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Special Gaza Strip’s Karmousa Kitchen offers Ramadan delicacies

Gaza Strip’s Karmousa Kitchen offers Ramadan delicacies

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Exploring the traditional flavors of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia

Exploring the traditional flavors of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia

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Over SR300 million donated through Saudi Ihsan charitable campaign

Over SR300 million donated through Saudi Ihsan charitable campaign

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Saudi expats’ Ramadan agony as loved ones pray for end to flight curbs

Saudi expats’ Ramadan agony as loved ones pray for end to flight curbs

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Special Gaza man winning hearts by donating traditional food to the poor photos

Gaza man winning hearts by donating traditional food to the poor

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Special Six years on, the sound of Makkah’s Ramadan cannon is still missed

Six years on, the sound of Makkah’s Ramadan cannon is still missed

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WHO worried COVID-19 rates could spike during Ramadan

WHO worried COVID-19 rates could spike during Ramadan

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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman receives call from Turkey’s Erdogan

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman receives call from Turkey’s Erdogan

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Worshippers performed the first Tarawih prayer at the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah. (SPA) photos

Muslims perform first Tarawih prayer at Saudi Arabia's Two Holy Mosques

By Arab News ·
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman calls on Muslims to reject differences and discord

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman calls on Muslims to reject differences and discord

By Arab News ·
Ramadan 2021 will start on Tuesday: Saudi Arabia video

Ramadan 2021 will start on Tuesday: Saudi Arabia

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