The Selangor Zakat Board (LZS) has set aside RM31.9 million for Ramadan and Syawal assistance this year, to be distributed to 68,311 hardcore poor, poor, and Muslim converts in Selangor, according to LZS chief operating officer Ahmad Fadhil Hassan.
Of the total funds, RM11.6 million will go to 23,578 hardcore poor families, RM18.6 million to 39,936 poor families, and RM1.7 million to 4,797 asnaf Muslim converts. Recipients will receive between RM300 and RM1,000, based on family size, with aid distribution already underway through bank transfers, cash vouchers, and cash handouts.
For convenience, recipients can check their assistance status online at ezo.zakatselangor.com.my. The Petaling district will receive the highest zakat allocation this year at RM6.2 million for 3,045 recipients, followed by Klang (RM5.5 million) and Hulu Langat (RM4.7 million).
During Ramadan, all 18 LZS branches across the state will be open seven days a week, including Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, Ahmad Fadhil mentioned. Operating hours will be from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 3 pm on weekends and public holidays.
Special initiatives like the ‘Wheel of Barakah’ will offer exclusive souvenirs to the first 10 depositors who visit LZS branches from the 1st to the 7th day of Ramadan. Additionally, the ‘Weekend Payment Encouragement Campaign’ will reward the first five depositors on Saturdays and Sundays with exclusive souvenirs.
Such efforts aim to enhance support and assistance to those in need during the holy month of Ramadan. The LZS remains committed to ensuring that the less fortunate and marginalized individuals in Selangor receive the necessary aid and care during this period of fasting and reflection.
It is crucial for communities to come together and show compassion towards those facing hardships, especially during religiously significant times like Ramadan. The LZS’s allocation of funds and provision of assistance is a step towards fostering a more inclusive and caring society.
With the distribution of aid already underway, recipients can expect financial relief and support to help alleviate their struggles and challenges. The LZS’s efforts to provide aid reflect the importance of giving back and supporting those in need within the community.
As the holy month progresses, the LZS will continue its operations to ensure that all recipients receive their allocated assistance in a timely and efficient manner. The organization’s commitment to serving the community underscores the values of compassion and solidarity upheld during Ramadan.
Through initiatives like the ‘Wheel of Barakah’ and the ‘Weekend Payment Encouragement Campaign’, the LZS aims to not only provide financial assistance but also promote a sense of goodwill and shared responsibility among individuals in the community. Ramadan serves as a reminder of the importance of giving back and supporting those in need, and the LZS’s efforts exemplify this spirit of generosity and compassion.
