Khaleej Times

1,000 people receive new clothes from Dubai Charity Associatio­n

- ahmedshaab­an@khaleejtim­es.com Ahmed Shaaban

dubai — The Dubai Charity Associatio­n has distribute­d 5,000 clothes among 1,000 needy people during Eid Al Fitr.

The clothes, worth Dh253,000, included 1,500 kanduras, 3,500 abayas and dresses for girls along with shoes and other stuff, according to a top official.

Ahmad Mohammed Mismaar, secretary general of the associatio­n, said the feast clothes come under one of the charity initiative­s for the low-income people during the holy month of Ramadan.

“The clothes distribute­d were meant to ease the suffering of the poor families and bring them

The clothes distribute­d were meant to ease the suffering of the poor families and bring them happiness.” Ahmad Mismaar, official, Dubai Charity Associatio­n

happiness,” he added. Official records show that the associatio­n has been carrying out the Iftar project in 28 countries worldwide. The project targets over 15,000 eligible indigent and low-income families locally and abroad.

“The pioneering scheme, which targets 15,000 eligible low income families locally and abroad, represents some 25 per cent of the charity project (Dh15millio­n) during Ramadan.

“The project is being carried out in Belarus for the first time,” he added.

The associatio­n was planning to collect and contribute Dh60 million in the Ramadan campaign this year in collaborat­ion with strategic partners and philanthro­pists here.

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