Zakat Affairs Department Allocates Over QAR 54 Million in Educational Aid for 2024-2025

The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs provided educational assistance totaling QAR 54,944,393 during the 2024-2025 academic year.

A total of 1,863 students from eligible families within Qatar benefited from the support, which covered various educational levels including private schools, universities, and rehabilitation centers for persons with disabilities.

Head of the Zakat Disbursement Section Saeed Hadi Al Marri said that the aid was distributed over the two academic semesters of the current year, based on Sharia-compliant criteria, regulations, and approved mechanisms, ensuring that support reached eligible students officially enrolled in their institutions.

He detailed that QAR 38,122,026 was allocated to cover fees for students in private schools and disability rehabilitation centers, while QAR 16,822,367 was dedicated to supporting and covering the expenses of university students within Qatar.

Al Marri emphasized that the tuition assistance project is one of the department's most important social initiatives, given its role in supporting the educational journey of underprivileged students and enabling them to continue their studies and become active members of society.

He concluded by stating that zakat is a cornerstone of social solidarity and contributes to family and developmental stability, noting that the department continues to receive zakat funds from contributors year-round through various convenient channels.

(QNA)