Ramadan 2025: How to donate iftar meals and support charity in the UAE
Donate iftar meals, Zakat, and Eid clothing through registered UAE charities this Ramadan
Dubai: As Ramadan progresses, many UAE residents are giving back by preparing food boxes for those in need or donating iftar meals. Several registered charities and organizations have launched Ramadan campaigns, offering residents the opportunity to sponsor iftar meals or contribute towards Eid clothing for children. Here are some registered UAE charities currently running Ramadan campaigns and how you can donate.
Dubai Charity Association
Dubai Charity Association’s Ramadan campaign provides iftar meals both within the UAE and internationally. The initiative includes a range of humanitarian projects, such as distributing food baskets, essential supplies, Eid clothing, and Zakat al-Fitr.
The charity aims to distribute 1 million iftar meals within the UAE and 100,000 meals abroad. Donations will be used to organise iftars in local mosques and residential communities. Contributions start from as little as Dh10 and can go up to Dh500 or more.
How to donate iftar meals
Online:
Visit www.dubaicharity.org and click on the Ramadan campaign banner on homepage.
Select the number of meals you wish to donate. For example, four meals cost Dh60.
Click 'Add to cart' and proceed to payment using a credit or debit card.
Via SMS:
On the same website, select the SMS donation option. The amount will be deducted from your mobile balance.
Choose an amount, such as Dh50 or Dh100.
You will be prompted to send an SMS with the text ‘Ramadan’ to confirm your donation.
Bank transfer:
You can also donate via bank transfer to the following accounts:
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB):
Account number: 10022955
IBAN: AE070500000000010022955
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB):
Account number: 001-520-5515955-01
IBAN: AE270240001520551595501
As part of the Ramadan campaign, you can also donate food baskets and Eid clothing via SMS, online, or bank transfer.
In addition to its iftar meal donation campaign, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai has launched the ‘Goodness Bus’ initiative. In collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment and the Dubai Charity Association, the initiative aims to show appreciation for the city’s labor workforce and their vital contributions to Dubai's development. Throughout Ramadan, 150,000 meals will be distributed, at a rate of 5,000 meals daily, across key labor hubs in Dubai.
Emirates Red Crescent
The Emirates Red Crescent has launched its annual Ramadan campaign under the slogan ‘Ramadan Continuous Giving’, aimed at providing humanitarian support to families in need across the UAE and beyond. The initiative includes food relief, financial aid, iftar meals, Zakat al-Fitr, Eid clothing, and Ramadan food supplies.
Donation options:
Eid clothing: Donations start at Dh50.
Zakat al-Fitr: Contributions welcome.
Iftar meals: Donations start at Dh15 or Dh20.
Ramadan food basket: Contributions range from Dh100 to Dh500.
Hajj and Umrah sponsorship.
Iftar meals for families in Gaza: Donations start at Dh20.
Sadaqat (charity): Donations start at Dh10.
How to donate Iftar meals
Visit www.emiratesrc.ae.
Scroll down to find donation options for iftar meals, iftar meals for families in Gaza, or sponsoring an iftar tent in the UAE.
Click ‘Donate Now’ to choose between sponsoring a small or large iftar meal.
Enter the donation amount and complete the payment using a credit or debit card.
This article was originally publised on February 17, 2025 and has been updated since.
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