How are Eid gifts distributed?
The majority of Islamic Relief’s gifts are given directly to our rights holders. This method ensures that our rights holders receive tangible goods that are essential for celebrating Eid and improving their overall wellbeing.
A small minority of Islamic Relief offices distribute gifts via:
- Voucher distribution: This involves providing rights holders with vouchers that can be exchanged for food items, clothing, or other essentials. Voucher distributions offer flexibility, allowing our rights holders to select items according to their preferences and needs. It can also support local markets and businesses by encouraging trade.
- Cash assistance: With this method, our rights holders receive cash gifts that they can use to purchase goods and services as needed. Cash assistance provides recipients with greater autonomy and choice.
By adopting these distribution modalities, Islamic Relief field offices acknowledge the diverse conditions and preferences of the communities that we serve.
The impact of Eid gifts
For children, receiving gifts is a highlight of Eid and many look forward to being spoilt by parents and relatives. However, for families living in poverty, this can be difficult. Your donations can make a difference by spreading joy among children and easing the burden on parents and carers this Eid.
I am so happy to receive Eid ul-Fit from Islamic Relief. It is a blessing for me and my children, especially during these difficult times..It brings joy to my children and motivates them to continue their education. It also helps to ease the financial burden on our family during the Eid season.
Faeedah Mohammed Hassan Saif, a 53 year old mother of seven children, from Yemen.
Children are a gift from Allah, an Amanah (trust) – to be cared for and nurtured in the best possible way.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasised the status of orphans, and the importance of fulfilling their needs.
Whoever caresses the head of an orphan (in affection), solely for the sake of Allah, a good deed will be written to his account for every hair over which he passed his hand, and whoever treated an orphan (boy or girl) with goodness and kindness, he and I will be close to each-other in Heaven as these two fingers.
Hadith | Sahih al-Bukhari