While living in Dubai, Ramadan is the perfect time to get involved with local charities. Charity is very important in Islam, and even more so during Ramadan. Zakāt, often translated as “the poor-rate,” is obligatory as one of the pillars of Islam; a fixed percentage of the person’s savings is required to be given to the poor.
Here are a few charities below that you can give to or volunteer with throughout the month of Ramadan and don’t forget to check out our Charity Directory for charities you can help out all year round.
Adopt a Camp
This is a charity that has been operating for 8 years. Adopt-a-Camp (AAC) is an initiative to meaningfully improve the lives of the men who build the beautiful cities in which we live. In past years they have run a ‘Ramadan Care Package Appeal’ however, this year they have launched the Project Wishlist campaign for members of the public to donate items that labourers request. ‘Wishes’ include items such as bikes and Iftar meals. Click on their facebook page for more details.
Moti Roti – Filling the Blues
Moti Roti has started a campaign where they provide food for labourers. They are looking for volunteers to help distribute the food and for restaurants to provide the food. Companies already involved include Moti Roti (of course). Taqado Mexican Kitchen. BookMunch Cafe. Camelicious. Shakeism. The Kebab Shop. Shamiana. Flames Grills & Curries. RoundMenu. iConsultHotels. Timepiece360. Synquatics.
Volunteers should turn up any night (except Fridays) to the construction entrance next to Media Rotana, Tecom. Bring whoever you like. Setup starts at 8.15pm, then we just hand out the food as the guys start clocking out. Please bring cartons of water if you can
For details on donating please contact tahir@motiroti.me
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has launched the UAE Water Aid initiative as a gift to the world this Holy Month of Ramadan. The aim is to provide drinking water to 5 million people around the world experiencing severe water shortages. You can donate by text message. Text 800733 for information.
yApparel – Ramadan Active Wear Drive
Want to give back this Ramadan? We do too.From July 1-July 31, join us in our clothing drive to the Dubai Foundation for Women & Children. Here’s how it works:
1. DONATE
Gather together as many articles of activewear that you’d be willing to donate!
2. DISCOUNT
For your amazing efforts, we’ll reward you with a discount voucher valid for your next purchase at yApparel – valid until the end of the year. We’ll take your regular clothes too if you’d like, but only fitness or sports apparel will count
- 5-10 articles: 5% off
- 11-20 articles: 10% off
- 20+ articles: 15% off
Du #30daysofsharing
If there’s a moment, a gift, an event, a whatever-you-feel-like instant you want to share this Ramadan, tweet it , post it on facebook page or Instagram it using #30daysofsharing at any time.
And every time you share, Du will donate AED10 to increase the number of meals they distribute in Ramadan to those in need through their three Iftar Table locations in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.
While living in Dubai, Ramadan is the perfect time to get involved with local charities. Charity is very important in Islam, and even more so during Ramadan. Zakāt, often translated as “the poor-rate,” is obligatory as one of the pillars of Islam; a fixed percentage of the person’s savings is required to be given to the poor.
