The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) announced that it will disburse an additional S$2,260,000 in zakat to 7,200 poor and needy households. The sum is in addition to their monthly zakat assistance as part of the Ramadan Disbursement in 2022.
The disbursement is a provision for the poor and needy Muslims in Singapore who are existing beneficiaries of the monthly zakat financial assistance (FA) and is offered during Ramadhan to share the joy of the festive period.
The additional cash disbursement has also been extended to selected recipients of ComCare’s Long Term Assistance (including their family members), selected households referred from Family Service Centres, as well as children and elderly residents of selected welfare homes. Beneficiaries will receive a cash disbursement of between S$150 and S$1,000 depending on household size.
Eligible beneficiaries for the Ramadan Disbursement have been notified through mail and can expect to receive their disbursement in the next 3 to 4 weeks.
Muis will also be delivering gift hampers to more than 250 ComCare Long-Term Assistance beneficiaries and residents from over 40 welfare homes and institutions, as well as food for buka puasa (breaking of fast) to selected welfare homes.