April 8th, 2025
Care and Community: Supporting Muslim Juveniles in Washington, D.C. in Ramadan 2025
This past Ramadan 2025, our Washington, D.C. team partnered with the Washington, D.C. Juvenile Center and the National Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (NCJJR USA) to support Muslim juveniles.
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.
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.
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!”
March 14th, 2025
Nourishing Yemen's Hungry Through Food Security Initiatives
Yemen currently faces a dire humanitarian crisis. In January 2024, Zakat Foundation of America launched its Feeding Program to combat this crucial hunger epidemic in Yemen. Learn more about our work in Yemen.
February 26th, 2025
The Road to Better Futures: Providing 50 Cycle Carts for Vulnerable Families in India
To help alleviate the plight of the unemployed in the region, Zakat Foundation of America provided cycle carts for 50 heads of family in villages of the Araria district of Bihar.
February 26th, 2025
Zakat Foundation of America Establishes Businesses for Widows in India
In India, widows face countless challenges in their daily lives. Zakat Foundation of America established and trained 120 total widows to operate the following businesses.
February 26th, 2025
Empowering Women and Transforming Futures in Kenya
Zakat Foundation of America is proud to partner with RefuSHE, a Nairobi, Kenya-based non-profit that empowers refugee women.
February 25th, 2025
Zakat Foundation of America’s Egg Initiative Is Fighting Malnutrition in the Central African Republic
Many parts of Africa have faced an ongoing challenge with food insecurity. Zakat Foundation of America is helping empower communities in the Central African Republic to break free from the cycle of hunger and poverty.
February 25th, 2025
Investing In Her Future: Zakat Foundation of America’s Partnership with Jamea-tus-Salehaat is Transforming Education in India
Zakat Foundation of America is funding education and paving the way for these girls to transform their lives and become agents of change in their families and communities.
February 20th, 2025
Zakat Foundation of America’s Swift Relief Efforts Offer Hope to Victims Devastated by Flash Floods in Bosnia and Herzegovina
In early October 2024, residents of Bosnia and Herzegovina woke up to devastating flash floods and landslides. In response to the crisis, the Zakat Foundation of America acted swiftly.
February 11th, 2025
Empowering Women on the Global Stage: Zakat Foundation of America’s Milestone at the UN ECOSOC Session
In 2025, Executive Director and Founder, Mr. Khalil Demir, presented Zakat Foundation of America’s women empowerment initiatives to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) meeting.
