Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar begin in the evening of Sunday, March 10, 2024. With the arrival of the holy month, more than 2 billion Muslims around the world will observe it with religious enthusiasm. There are many traditions that are specifically attached to the holy month, for instance, having a pre-dawn meal known as Suhoor and breaking the fast with a hefty feast at the time of Maghrib (right after sunset) known as Iftar.During Ramadan, the government sets up cost-effective markets, called Ramzan Sasta Bazaar, to offer subsidies to communities and also initiates the Ramzan Rashan Package program to support needy individuals.
Charity in Ramadan 2024
Zakat is due in Ramadan, and the tradition of charity and donations in the form of zakat and sadaqah reaches its zenith. Pakistan is a developing country, and poverty is increasing due to inflation. Inflation has made living difficult for people. In the Holy Month of Ramadan, people donate necessary food items to those who are living hand to mouth. Many cafes and top restaurants of Islamabad offer affordable Sehar and Iftar deals to make it easier for those who can’t afford lavish buffets.
According to Islam, the spirit of Ramzan is to give people so that they can equally enjoy the festive season like others. People can purchase Rashan packages from different places in a few years and donate them to the needy.
Ramadan Rashan Packages in 2024
In the last few years, many NGOs, Cash and Carries, and institutes donate food boxes to needy people. These boxes are commonly known as Rashan packages. In Pakistan, there are numerous foundations which are offering online services. You can choose the package you want to donate, call or book online, or transfer money, and the rashan package or hamper will be delivered to your doorstep.
Realtorspk presents a list of cash-and-carry stores and welfare organizations where you can purchase and donate food items, ensuring those in need can also experience Ramzan with dignity.
1. Metro Online
2. Send flowers
3. Al-Huda International Welfare foundation
4. Imtiaz Stores
1. Metro Online
Metro Online is part of Metro Group’s Sales Division Metro Cash and Carry. The company has been working in Pakistan since 2007. The company values its customers and always strives to provide the best facilities and services.
Ramadan is the auspicious month and best for giving to charity. Now customers can fulfill their religious obligation of charity by donating Rashan hampers and packages. Metro Online offers Ramzan hampers and packages that you can purchase. Their deals allow you to donate to the needy. The purchaser can choose grocery bundles that suit their needs and budget. You can book Ramadan hampers from as low as PKR. 2,499 rupees only and choose the items of your own choice. For details and online booking, visit their website; the official website of Metro Online “www.metro.pk”.
2. SendFlowers.pk
SendFlowerspk.com is an online delivery store operating in several metropolitan cities across Pakistan. The company specializes in delivering flowers nationwide and also offers online delivery of gifts, cakes, and more for various occasions. Ramadan is the month of charity, and Flowerspk.com offer great help in fulfilling religious duty with ease.
Their Rashan package includes several grocery items like
- Flour
- Sugar
- Tea Bags
- Dates
- Salts & Spices
- Lentils
- Cooking oil
- Rice
- Baisan
- Jameshirin
The Ramadan Rashan hampers can be purchased online for PKR. 26499 rupees only. The package is delivered to the doorstep.
To order online, visit the website of sendflowers.pk, choose the Ramadan Rashan or ramzan hamper, and add it to the cart. Afterward, fill in the necessary details and make payment through a credit or debit card. You can also choose a specific date for the delivery of the items. For details and online booking, you can visit their website.
3. Al-Huda International Welfare Foundation
Al-Huda International Welfare foundation has been working in Pakistan since 1994. The welfare organization strives to enlighten human beings with Qur’an and Sunnah knowledge and serve through a variety of social welfare programs.
Al-Huda is actively working in Pakistan and many countries worldwide. Different departments are working under the umbrella of Al-Huda, such as the Education and training department, which includes Islamic courses of different time durations for all.
Likewise, the social welfare department is working actively in Pakistan and many countries of the world. The department includes educational, financial sponsorship and Ramadan services. The Ramadan services include the distribution of Rashan and zakat amongst needy people in the holy month. One Rashan package includes
- Flour
- Sugar
- Oil
- Tea
- Rice
- Dates
- Jameshirin
- Baisan
The price of a Ramadan Rashan hamper is PKR. 8300 rupees inclusive of all taxes and transport charges. As the welfare foundation works in different countries, people living abroad can pay online in dollars and their local currency. The price of the Rashan package is around 32 USD. You can buy as many packets as you want. The foundation delivers the packages to the doorstep of needy people.
Moreover, you can also choose to arrange Iftar for needy people. The charge to arrange Iftar for one person is PKR. 1000 rupees only.
Deposit the amount in bank accounts to donate the Ramadan Rashan package or for Iftar arrangements. To ensure transparency you can ask for a receipt by sending a receipt via WhatsApp. For details and booking, visit official website of Alhudapk.
4. Imtiaz Stores-Imtiaz Ramzan Rashan Package 2024
Imtiaz is one of the biggest retail chains in Pakistan. It has around 26 stores located in 11 cities of Pakistan. You can visit and shop from Imtiaz in metro cities such as Gujranwala, Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Peshawar, Sialkot, Sargodha and Vehari.
The retail chain values their customer and strives to serve valued customers more in the holy month. Therefore, they have introduced various Ramadan Rashan packages, which you can buy online or by visiting their stores and donating to needy people.
There are three Rashan packages starting from PKR. 2,899/-, PKR. 4,699/- and PKR. 6999/- Rupees. You can choose the one that suits your budget and needs. For bookings and details, visit the Imtiaz Store or call their UAN number: 021-111-468-429.To view the items included in these Rashan hampers visit: Imtiaz stores
Negahban Rashan Program 2024
The elected Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has launched the Negabhan Program, aimed at providing free Ramazan Rashan packages to needy families. The Punjab government is distributing these packages to families who have completed their registration process. This is confirmed when government officials collect your data. Once registered, there is no need to go anywhere to collect your Rashan; it will be delivered directly to you by government officials.
Muft Ramzan Rashan Program 2024 includes the following items in rashan package:
- Flour: 10 kg
- Sugar: 2 kg
- Gram Flour: 2 kg
- Rice: 2 kg
- Other Food Items: The package also contains various other essential food items to support your family during Ramadan.
This initiative is designed to ensure that you have the necessary food and drinks during the holy month, hassle-free. Keep an eye out for government officials who will be bringing these packages to your doorstep.
Let’s wrap up
Ramadan is the month of devotion, spiritual reflection and fasting. Every Muslim celebrates the month by abstaining from food and other physical needs from dawn till dusk. However, it is not just about fasting; the month teaches us about patience and encourages us to do more good deeds, show kindness to others and perform pious acts.
Donating Rashan items as charity is one of the pious acts that can help you to spend the holy month with religious spirits, and needy people can enjoy the festivity with everyone else.
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