The $2 million was raised during the month of Ramadan.
SINGAPORE – Another $2 million has been raised during the month of Ramadan, taking the total amount in providing aid, relief and shelter for families and children affected by the ongoing crisis in Gaza to a record $10 million.
Speaking to the media after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri prayers at Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka on April 10, Minister for Social and Family Development and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Masagos Zulkifli said this will go a long way in providing the people of Gaza with comfort and assurance that the international community cares.attacked southern Israel on Oct 7, 2023,
Singapore had sent a medical team to Egypt to treat civilian casualties taken from Gaza, as well as supplies such as medicine, sanitation items and food for civilians. Singapore Red Cross had also sent medical supplies, food and water worth at least $250,000 to civilians in Gaza. “This generosity and care for those in need is the essence of active citizenry in our Singapore society,” he said, urging all to continue to nurture this spirit of compassion and make contributions to charity beyond the month of Ramadan. He pointed to pioneers and philanthropists such as the late Hajjah Fatimah Sulaiman and Syed Omar Ali Aljunied, who had done much to benefit the current and future generations.
Built between 1845 and 1846, the mosque named after Hajjah Fatimah Sulaiman is one of the few mosques in Singapore named after a female benefactor.
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