Zakat ul-Fitr by SMS

Maldives News

Over 68,000 people have paid Zakat

The ministry of Islamic affairs has said more than 68,000 people have paid Zakat as of Sunday, reports Haveeru.

Ahmadullah Jameel, assistant director general, said a total of Rf1,673,486 (US$130,200) has been received so far, including those who paiF via SMS and those who deposited the money at ward offices.

Over Rf10,000 (US$778) has paid Zakat from the SMS service introduced by Dhiraagu, he said. After Wataniya offered a similar service, over 600 customers have paid Zakat via SMS.

Source :Minivannews.com/