66 women released from prison after Zakat Fund pays their debt

AMMAN — Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Wael Arabiyat said on Tuesday that 66 women were released from prison after their debts and fines were paid through the Zakat Fund, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. His remarks came during a ceremony to mark the Prophet Mohammad’s Hijra (migration from Mecca to Medina) in Balqa.

The minister also said that a new building for the Zakat Fund has been approved, adding that the funding came through the Hajj Fund. On the sidelines of the celebration, Al Najashi Mosque was inaugurated in Al Khandaq area of Salt, in addition to launching a charity campaign benefitting 400 families.