Nearly MVR 100 million received now as Zakat: Shaheem

Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed has said that previously approximately MVR 14 million was received as Zakat. However, the number has now been increased to nearly MVR 100 million as a result of raising awareness on the importance of Zakat, he said.

Speaking at the inauguration of the International Zakat Symposium, the Minister said that the zakat system has always been managed in a responsible manner. He said that over time, the system has benefited from many advances.