Candidates to challenge results

Counting discrepancies cited

KUWAIT CITY, April 7: Several candidates who were unsuccessful in the recent National Assembly elections are gearing up to contest the results before the Constitutional Court.

These candidates, who came in eleventh place in various constituencies, have highlighted discrepancies in the tallying process that they believe contributed to their defeat.

Lawyer Hani Hussein took to the social media platform “X” to declare his intention to file an appeal against the legitimacy of MP Ahmad Al-Fadhil’s membership due to a previous criminal conviction on his record.

He stressed that the appeal has been prepared and will be promptly submitted once the Constitutional Court is ready to accept appeals.

Zakat-al-Fitr donations: Al Salam Society for Humanitarian and Charitable Works has announced its readiness to accept Zakat al-Fitr donations both in cash via the association’s website and in-kind at the association’s headquarters in Adailiya, reports AlJarida daily.

Dhari Al-Baijan, the association’s director, stated in a press release that Zakat Al-Fitr is equivalent to a saa’ of rice or other staple food items as prescribed by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

Al-Baijan highlighted that the acceptance of Zakat al-Fitr donations from benefactors begins well before the night of Eid, emphasizing that these contributions are promptly utilized to procure essential food and relief items for the needy.

This ensures that they can partake in the joy and happiness of the blessed Eid al-Fitr. He clarified that Zakat al-Fitr paid before the Eid prayer is considered valid Zakat, whereas if paid after the prayer, it is classified as regular charity.