RIYADH : The Muslim World League (MWL), the international non-governmental Islamic organization engaged in the peaceful propagation of Islam, has allocated SR7,250,000 ($1,933,205) for this year鈥檚 sacrificial animal projects in several countries to help poor families celebrate Eid Al-Adha.
鈥淭he MWL is preparing, through the International Islamic Relief Organization (IIROSA), for its annual project of sacrificial meat for the year 1438H in 47 countries from Asia, Africa and Europe鈥� benefiting more than 130,000 poor families, while the number of beneficiaries stands at 420,000,鈥� said IIRO Secretary-General Hassan Shaabar in a statement.
鈥淭his project is one of the most important public welfare schemes by the MWL, and the IIRO always pays great attention during the Hajj season for its implementation,鈥� he added. The program has been continuously running for 20 years.
The main objectives of the annual program include alleviating the burdens and obligations of poor families; contributing to the enhancement of social ties and the principle of solidarity; and strengthening and sharing the happiness of Eid Al-Adha with poor families and orphans.
MWL allocates SR7m for Eid sacrifices in 47 countries
-
{{#bullets}}
- {{value}} {{/bullets}}