This year The Zahra(s) Trust Canada is moving towards carrying out sustainable projects that will impact our global communities and allow them to break out of the cycle of poverty.
Our focus is on long term impact of charitable aid which allow beneficiaries to be self-sustainable. Through our Ramadan aid, Eid gifts and Sustainable projects we aim to achieve a meaningful Ramadan for 2024.
Ramadan is a month of the Islamic calendar where Muslims fast from dawn until dusk. Fasting requires abstaining from food, water and other prohibited acts. Ramadan is seen as the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, and it is a time when Muslims are encouraged to engage in increased acts of worship to reach closeness to Allah (SWT). These may include reading the Holy Qur’an, completing extra prayers and giving charity.
Fasts that have been missed in Ramadan due to an exemption such as pregnancy/breast feeding, medical illness, menstruation or other causes can be made up outside of Ramadan. If these are not completed before the start of the next holy month, Fidyah should be paid for these days. If a fast has been missed without an exemption, Kaffarah should be paid. To learn more or fulfil any Fidyah or Kaffarah please click here.
This year, the start of Ramadan will likely fall on 12th March, but this is subject to the sighting of the moon.
This year, the end of Ramadan will likely fall on 9th April, but this is subject to the sighting of the moon. The end of Ramadan is celebrated with the holy occasion of Eid al Fitr which begins on the first day of Shawwal.
This year Eid al Fitr will likely fall on 10th April, but this is subject to the sighting of the moon.
The holy month of Ramadan is a time to reap rewards, reflect on the principles of the Holy Qur’an and work toward implementing these principles.
Amongst the principles of the Holy Qur’an which is highly emphasized in the month of Ramadan is charity.
Regarding charity, the Qur’an states: “Those who spend their wealth by night and by day, secretly and openly, shall have their reward with their Lord. No fear shall come upon them, nor shall they grieve” (Qur’an 2:274). In reference to the holy month of Ramadan, the Holy Prophet (SAW) said: ‘‘The greatest act of charity is carried out in the month of Ramadan.”
Multiple narrations from the Holy Prophet (SAW) continue to emphasize the blessings and rewards earned for giving charity in the month of Ramadan. To learn about the blessings of giving charity in Ramadan check out our previous blog post!
Get more information here about our Sustainable Projects for Ramadan 2024.
Get more information here about our Eid al-Fitr initiatives for 2024.
