The Maldives' Zakat Fund will be providing assistance to war-torn Gaza, Palestine.
In a post on social media platform X, the government’s Islamic Minister, Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed said that efforts were underway to provide food aid to Gaza, in accordance with a directive from President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.
This is the first time that funds are being allocated overseas from the Maldives' Zakat Fund.
The dire situation in Gaza is underscored by the staggering toll of over 32,000 people killed in the Israeli offensive since October 7 last year.
Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's administration had previously pledged two million tuna cans as aid to support the Palestinian people. However, logistical challenges have delayed the delivery of this aid.
