Ramadan is a month of mercy, generosity, and reflection. However, for families living in poverty, the holy month often brings additional hardship due to rising food costs and unstable income.
Through its Ramadan Food Packs and Iftar Programme, Al Ansar Foundation supports vulnerable families so they can observe Ramadan with dignity, nourishment, and peace of mind.
The Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) said: “Whoever provides iftar to a fasting person will receive the same reward as the one who fasted, without any reduction in their reward"
During the year ended 31 March 2025, Al Ansar Foundation delivered its Ramadan programme exclusively in Karachi and surrounding areas, prioritising households living below the poverty line.
Many families face increased financial pressure during Ramadan due to:
For households already struggling to meet daily needs, fasting becomes especially challenging when food is scarce. Without access to regular, nutritious meals:
Your support helps ensure that fasting families are not left hungry during the most sacred month of the year.
Each pack contains essential staple items such as rice, lentils, flour, cooking oil, dates, and other essential household necessities to support families throughout the month.
Each Iftar pack includes Rooh Afza, sugar, dates, gram flour, cooking oil, and tea, providing families with the essentials to prepare a simple and nourishing Iftar meal.
Each Eid Sweet Pack includes milk packs, sugar, vermicelli, and tea, enabling families to prepare traditional Eid sweets and celebrate Eid with dignity and joy.
Thanks to your support for Ramadan food packs, daily Iftar, and Eid sweets, we achieved:
“Whoever gives food for a fasting person to break his fast will have the same reward as the one who fasted, without reducing their reward in any way.”
— (Tirmidhi)
Your donations provide essential food and support to families in need, turning your Zakat into a lifeline of hope during Ramadan.
The Ramadan programme provides: Ramadan Food Packs for families Iftar Packs for daily fast-breaking meals Eid Sweet Packs for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations
The programme is delivered exclusively in Karachi and surrounding areas, focusing on households living below the poverty line.
Support is provided to: Low-income families Daily-wage earners Widows and households with limited income Individuals struggling to afford food during Ramadan Beneficiaries are identified through local assessments to ensure aid reaches those most in need.
Each Iftar Pack contains: Rooh Afza Sugar Dates Gram flour Cooking oil Tea These items allow families to prepare a simple and nourishing Iftar meal.
Each Eid Sweet Pack contains: Milk packs Sugar Vermicelli Tea These items help families prepare traditional sweets and celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with dignity.
£50 provides a Ramadan food pack for one family £100 supports two families Any amount contributes towards Iftar meals and Eid support
Yes. Zakat may be used for eligible Ramadan food and Iftar distributions, provided beneficiaries qualify under Zakat guidelines. Funds are allocated accordingly.
Feeding the fasting brings immense spiritual reward: “Whoever gives food for a fasting person to break his fast will have the same reward as the one who fasted.” (Tirmidhi)
