Behind the scenes of our work Behind the scenes of our work Behind the scenes of our work In the 5 years of the Swiss Barakah Charity’s existence, we have gained a lot of experience and now have a wealth of expertise in humanitarian work worldwide. Nevertheless, people, their living conditions and their needs are so different that we too are constantly faced with new situations and therefore new challenges.For example, the distances we have to travel to reach people in remote places around the world. The routes often go through mountains, with unsecured, steep precipices and deep ravines along the way. Our teams in the war prayers are exposed to constant, real danger to their lives. In earthquake or flood zones, where we usually arrive immediately after the disasters, our working environment is rubble and devastation.The psychological aspect is always there too, as our teams are very often in the face of death, loss, disease, abject poverty and suffering.Simple food distribution can also be a challenge. When it comes to pure survival, you can’t expect any consideration. And even the best organizational measures taken in advance can become obsolete under certain circumstances and require rapid, operational reorganization. We never know 100% exactly what the situation will be like on the ground and our teams have already experienced dangerous situations and had to react at lightning speed.As the saying goes, we grow with our challenges. Over the last few years, we have also grown a great deal with the challenges of our work. We have learned to plan even more precisely, more extensively and with more foresight in order to ensure the safety of our teams and to always preserve the dignity of the people receiving your donations.Despite great challenges, we are always aware of our mission – to help people who desperately need it – and we keep the focus on the positive aspects. Because a smile on people’s faces, a glimmer of hope in their eyes and relief in their hearts are worth every challenge.

Zakat and food distribution in India Zakat and food distribution in India Education for children in Slams Your Zakat and numerous food parcels have reached the people of Mumbai. We are very happy to have helped so many people. Thanks to your donations, people were provided with the most necessary food for several weeks. For many families, this help is essential for survival. The emergency situation in India remains great. Several million people live in slums here. In Mumbai alone, there are over 1,000 slums with an estimated 5 million people. A large proportion of these are children. Living conditions there are extremely difficult due to a lack of infrastructure, sanitary facilities, limited access to healthcare and education, and child labor is widespread. Seeing the conditions on the ground takes its toll on us. Just like the smiles of the people living in these conditions. During our missions, we often ask ourselves whether we would still be able to smile under similar circumstances. Hardly. We learn joy and friendliness from people living in abject poverty. This cannot be taken for granted in a life with a difficult daily routine and no prospects for the future. Together, we want to continue to help improve the lives of people in India – both in their everyday lives by providing the necessary goods and in the long term by promoting education. Educational projects that offer today’s children prospects for a better tomorrow are already being planned. And even if the number of people in need is alarmingly high, every improved life counts. And every long-term improvement is multiplied by improving the living conditions of families and even communities. Donate for people in India. Link here.

Ramadan 2025 in the UK Ramadan 2025 in Switzerland Ramadan 2025 in the UK – Dates, Last 10 Days & Zakat al-Fitr Information Ramadan is one of the holiest months in Islam, observed by millions of Muslims worldwide, including the Muslim community in the UK. It is a time of fasting, prayer, and charity. Here is everything you need to know about Ramadan 2025 in the UK, including key dates and the latest Zakat al-Fitr amount set by the local council of Ulama. When is Ramadan 2025 in the UK? Ramadan follows the Islamic lunar calendar, meaning its dates change each year. In 2025, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Friday, February 28, and end on the evening of Sunday, March 30. The exact dates may vary based on moon sighting confirmations, but these are the most widely expected dates for the holy month. The Last 10 Days of Ramadan 2025 The final 10 days of Ramadan hold immense spiritual significance. This period begins on March 21, 2025, and continues until March 30, 2025. It includes Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Power), for which the rewards of good deeds are greater than those of a thousand months. Zakat al-Fitr for Ramadan 2025 in the UK One of the key charitable obligations of Ramadan is Zakat al-Fitr, a donation given before the Eid al-Fitr prayer to help those in need celebrate the holiday. The local council of Ulama has set the Zakat al-Fitr amount at a minimum of 15 £ per person for Ramadan 2025. This contribution ensures that everyone in the community can partake in Eid festivities without hardship. Ramadan 2025 Prayer Timetable in London, UK Below is the full prayer timetable during Ramadan 2025. Please check with your local mosque for exact timings in other cities. Date Fajr Dhuhr Asr Maghrib (Iftar) Isha (Tarawih) Feb 28 05:08 12:18 15:49 17:44 19:10 Mar 1 05:03 12:18 15:51 17:46 19:12 Mar 2 05:03 12:18 15:51 17:46 19:12 Mar 3 05:01 12:18 15:52 17:48 19:13 Mar 4 04:59 12:17 15:54 17:50 19:15 Mar 5 04:57 12:17 15:55 17:51 19:15 Mar 6 04:55 12:17 15:57 17:53 19:17 Mar 7 04:52 12:17 15:58 17:55 19:18 Mar 8 04:50 12:16 16:00 17:57 19:20 Mar 9 04:48 12:16 16:01 17:58 19:20 Mar 10 04:46 12:16 16:02 18:00 19:22 Mar 11 04:43 12:16 16:04 18:02 19:24 Mar 12 04:41 12:15 16:05 18:03 19:25 Mar 13 04:39 12:15 16:07 18:05 19:26 Mar 14 04:37 12:15 16:08 18:07 19:28 Mar 15 04:34 12:14 16:10 18:09 19:30 Mar 16 04:32 12:14 16:11 18:10 19:31 Mar 17 04:30 12:14 16:12 18:12 19:32 Mar 18 04:28 12:14 16:14 18:14 19:34 Mar 19 04:25 12:13 16:15 18:15 19:35 Mar 20 04:24 12:13 16:16 18:17 19:37 Mar 21 04:22 12:13 16:18 18:19 19:38 Mar 22 04:20 12:12 16:19 18:20 19:39 Mar 23 04:18 12:12 16:20 18:22 19:41 Mar 24 04:16 12:10 16:22 18:23 19:43 Mar 25 04:14 12:12 16:23 18:26 19:44 Mar 26 04:12 12:11 16:24 18:27 19:45 Mar 27 04:10 12:11 16:25 18:29 19:46 Mar 28 04:09 12:11 16:27 18:31 19:47 Mar 29 04:06 12:10 16:28 18:32 19:48 Mar 30 05:04 13:10 17:29 19:34 20:51 Prepare for a Blessed Ramadan 2025 in the UK As we welcome Ramadan 2025 in the UK, let us prepare our hearts and minds for a month of devotion, patience, and charity. Stay connected with your local mosque for prayer schedules and community events. May this Ramadan bring peace, blessings, and guidance to you and your loved ones. Ramadan Mubarak!  

School construction and educational scholarships in Sri Lanka School construction and educational scholarships in Sri Lanka School construction and educational scholarships in Sri Lanka You can change the world with your own two hands” is written on the wall of a school in Sri Lanka where the children of fishing families learn. Trincomalee is located on the east coast of the country, directly on the Indian Ocean, where the 2004 tsunami mercilessly destroyed everything and took many lives with it. What happened 20 years ago is still omnipresent in people’s lives today and the damage caused by the disaster still has a major impact on the infrastructure, especially in remote regions. The schools in the fishing villages simply lack everything. A roof without walls serves as a primary school classroom, the schoolyards cannot be entered when it rains, and for many children of the fishing families, transportation to school is unfortunately unaffordable. Barakah Charity builds schools and renovates classes in this region. Beautiful, with walls painted a sunny yellow, with wooden school desks and windows looking out into the distance. Not only functional, but also visionary – for free, creative and happy childhoods. Barakah Charity also awards educational scholarships to pupils and students. The financial support relieves families of the costs of school transportation and school materials. SBC sews school uniforms and school bags in local tailoring workshops and provides pupils with bicycles for the journey to school. For Barakah Charity, education is an important investment in a better future that opens up opportunities and counteracts social inequality and poverty. “Be diligent, grow up and become strong so that you can later be the ones who change the world for the better and support others in the same way,” says SBC CEO Mohamad Ajami at the opening of the schools and the scholarship awards. The pupils continue to need classrooms, playgrounds, schoolyards that do not turn into impassable mud when it rains and educational scholarships that enable them to participate in the education system and have a better future. “You can change the world with your own two hands”. We firmly believe in this and want to give it a boost with your help. Let’s turn two into four. Let’s lend two helping hands so that the children there already have a better life now and can change the world with their own two hands in the long term. Donate for Sri Lanka (link here) Thank you for your support!

The vital importance of your Zakat Zakat is one of the fundamental pillars of Islam and is an important act of spiritual devotion. This Arabic term means “purification” and implies donating part of one’s wealth to help those most in need.   Zakat is considered a form of charity and is one of the noblest gestures a Muslim can make. Zakat is not only a religious obligation for Muslims, but also an essential requirement for the promotion of social justice and equality. Through regular donations, Muslims can help reduce poverty and injustice in the world, improving the lives of the most vulnerable.   Besides its social significance, zakat is also of great spiritual importance. By donating to those most in need, Muslims can express their gratitude to Allah, create a deeper spiritual bond and gain blessings and benefits.   Zakat also serves as a means of purifying the heart and helps to rid it of stinginess and selfishness, which are negative qualities. It promotes purification of the heart, strengthening of community bonds, social justice and equality. Through the regular practice of zakat, Muslims can cultivate high spiritual values and contribute to building a better world for all.   May Allah’s blessings be upon those who practice zakat with sincerity and devotion.