KUALA LUMPUR, 16 NOVEMBER 2018 - Yayasan TH today distributes zakat worth RM400,000 to 800 Federal Territory students in the 2018 Federal Territory Iqra’ Contribution Program held at the Multipurpose Hall, Federal Territory Mosque and Al Fathoni Hall, Tuanku Mizan Mosque Zainal Abidin, Putrajaya (afternoon session).
Students from 129 selected schools around the territory received donations totalling of RM500 each, consisting of RM200 school supplies and cash amounting to RM300. The contribution was handed out by Tuan Haji Mohamad Abas, Federal Territory TH Director.
The allocation of zakat contributions under the Iqra’ Program is aimed at assisting the asnafs and underprivileged students in preparation for the 2019 schooling session. This contribution is also a motivation for the students to be more progressive and strive for educational excellence and is hoped to be able to enhance their socio-economic status.
The Iqra’ program which began in November, is projecting a zakat distribution of RM3.64 million to 7,280 primary school students across the nation.