Zakat Fund provides first‑ever housing assistance for FDC flat payments

For the first time, the Zakat Fund has provided assistance to cover down payments for social housing units allocated by Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation (FDC).

The initiative was announced in October, when Zakat House said it would pay the down payments for 14 individuals listed in the national register of poor and needy. At the time, the estimated cost was USD 340,000.

According to figures released on Sunday, MVR 91,000 has been spent so far on down payments for these flats.

A media officer from the Islamic Ministry confirmed that this is the first time the Zakat Fund has supported housing payments.

In addition to housing, Zakat House allocated MVR 1.48 million in December for medical assistance. However, the total amount spent on treatment reached MVR 2.13 million, as funds were also distributed to individuals who had received support prior to December.

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— Maldives Zakat House (@ZakatHouseMv) February 8, 2026

The largest share of medical aid went toward cancer treatment, totaling MVR 301,075.50. Other allocations included:

• MVR 114,810 for mental illness  

• MVR 68,967 for heart disease  

• MVR 67,676 for lung disease  

• MVR 36,083.50 for kidney disease  

• MVR 25,443 for organ transplants  

• MVR 865,310.85 for other illnesses  

Zakat House also reported spending:

• MVR 521,733.43 on Qur’an memorization and education  

• MVR 420,698.09 on religious programs  

• MVR 305,655 for higher education support  

• MVR 16,443 for training courses  

• MVR 401,950 on book translation  

The fund continues to expand its support across housing, healthcare, education, and religious services.