Saudi Arabia distributes dates and iftar meals in Indonesia, Albania, and Jordan
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance launched the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' programs for the distribution of dates and iftar meals in Indonesia, Albania, and Jordan this week.
A ceremony held in Jakarta on Wednesday was attended by the Saudi Ambassador to Indonesia Faisal Al-Amoudi and several ministers and heads of Islamic associations and centers in Indonesia.
This year, 56,000 individuals will benefit from the date distribution program, 5,000 will benefit from the iftar program, and 35,000 will receive copies of the Qur'an during Ramadan, Saudi Press Agency reported.
A similar ceremony was held this week in Tirana, Albania, where five tons of dates will be distributed and 22,000 people are set to benefit from the iftar and dates distribution programs.
Iftar and dates distribution programs in Jordan are providing humanitarian assistance to charitable associations, orphanages, and Palestinian and Syrian refugee camps this Ramadan, SPA added.
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