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March 25th, 2025
Zakat Foundation of America Community Iftar Program Recognized Across the United States
As Ramadan unites people in worship and community, so too does the Zakat Foundation through Community Iftar Programs, where locals gather not only to break their fast but also support projects close to their hearts.
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March 19th, 2025
When is Ramadan 2026?
Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on Tuesday, February 17th, or Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. Eid al-Fitr 2026 can fall on March 19 or 20, depending on two key factors. Learn More.
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March 18th, 2025
From Coop to Community, Our Chickens are Transforming Lives
We’re all familiar with the saying, “Good things come in small packages,” but at Zakat Foundation of America, we’re taking it further by showing that “Small livestock can be big miracle workers!”
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Education
Zakat Foundation provides access to education and creating powerful antidotes to unrest, distrust, and war.
Orphan Care
Zakat Foundation is caring for those who can’t care for themselves. We directly and fully sponsor thousands of orphans, connecting them with their sponsors so that they know and communicate with one another.
Zakat Foundation Institute
Offering a solution-oriented educational experience that accelerates the success of the social good sectors.
Transforming Communities. One Story at a Time.
8/19/24
The Dire Condition of Global Poverty
At Zakat Foundation, we are true believers in giving people access to the tools they need to support themselves. Through our sustainable livelihoods projects we have uplifted communities from the depths of destitution.
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8/15/24
How You Can Bolster Education With Us
As many of our own children head back to school, we often take for granted the resources available to them for their learning. Our Education initiatives provide underserved children in communities across 25 countries.
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8/7/24
What Is the State of Forced Displacement in the World?
But just how critical is the forced displacement situation for refugees? And what can we do to help them? Read on to find out.
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