Giving Your Sadaqah Donations During Ramadan
Recent cuts to foreign aid are putting millions of children in life-threatening situations. With 1 in 11 children worldwide needing urgent help, hundreds of thousands are being denied food, medical care and protection.
This month, as we come together to celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan, children need our collective support to survive.
During Ramadan, and all year long, by donating what you can afford, you can help give hope to boys and girls around the world. Your Sadaqah donation can make a difference in the lives of children and their families.
Tariq*, 11, his mother Rafqa* and his siblings are displaced from their village and are now living in a tent in northwestern Syria. The family face severe hardship, for Tariq*, he experiences deep sadness over losing his friends and the challenging conditions living in the tent, where extreme temperatures and lack of basic necessities especially food make life difficult. His two younger siblings including his 10 month old sister Hana* suffer from severe malnutrition, a condition exacerbated by the family's dire poverty and limited access to food. Tariq's* father works long hours as a guard for less than $1 USD per day, struggling to provide for the family. His mother, Rafqa*, also struggles with their deteriorated living conditions and the constant battle to feed and clothe their children and the lack of money to buy food. The family relies heavily on aid, with little hope for improvement unless more support arrives. Despite these challenges, Tariq* dreams of becoming a doctor to help his family and return to their village, where life was once better.
By donating your Sadaqah today, you can help children like Tariq* and his siblings take the future into their own hands.
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In Syria, 11 year-old Tariq* and his family have been displaced from their home. The tent they live in doesn't shield them from extreme weather. Tariq's parents struggle to feed their children and provide them with warm clothing.
The family's two youngest children suffer from severe malnutrition, a condition exacerbated by the family's dire poverty and limited access to food.
The family relies heavily on aid, with little hope for improvement unless more support arrives. Despite these challenges, Tariq dreams of becoming a doctor to help his family and return to their village, where life was once better.
This Ramadan, we must come together to ensure children have the promise of a brighter future. Your Sadaqah donation can make a difference for Tariq and children all around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ramadan
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is one of the most sacred times for the world's 1.9 billion Muslims. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims do not eat or drink anything from dawn until sunset. This act of fasting is considered both a private act of worship and a form of spiritual discipline.
When does Ramadan begin this year?
The first official day of Ramadan begins with the sighting of the new crescent moon. The start of Ramadan fluctuates each year because the lunar Islamic calendar follows the phases of the moon.
This year, Ramadan begins at sundown on Friday, February 28, 2025, or Saturday, March 1, 2025. The exact timing is based on the sighting of the moon.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr is a three day celebration that takes place at the end of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr celebrates the breaking of the fast and marks the first time Muslims can eat during daylight hours after fasting during Ramadan. The translation of "Eid al-Fitr" means "festival of breaking the fast."
When is Eid al-Fitr in 2025?
Eid al-Fitr takes place on the first day of the Islamic month Shawwal. The exact timing of Eid al-Fitr depends on the sighting of the moon. This year, Eid al-Fitr is expected to fall around Saturday, March 29, 2025, or Sunday, March 30, 2025.
What are the five pillars of Islam?
The five pillars of Islam reflect the guidelines that are fundamental to the lives of Muslims, including:
Sawm: fasting from dawn until dusk during Ramadan
Shahada: the belief that "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God"
Zakat: donating a fixed portion of income to those in need
Salah: praying five times a day: at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and after dark
Hajj: making the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once
What is Sadaqah?
Sadaqah is considered a voluntary act of charity. From a kind word or warm smile, to a monetary gift, any good deed that can help others can count as Sadaqah. Sadaqah stems from the Arabic root word ‘sidq’, which means sincerity.
Let's Help Children Thrive this Ramadan
Together with partners, Save the Children delivers lifesaving programs around the world so that children grow up healthy, educated and safe. We work to ensure children have the promise of a brighter future. When children have their most basic needs met, a safer, more resilient future is in closer reach for us all.
During Ramadan, and all year long, your Sadaqah donation can make a difference in the lives of children and their families.