Saudi Arabia donates 25 tons of dates to Maldives

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has donated 25 tons of dates to the Maldives. 

Saudi Arabia donates dates to the Maldives every year on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. 

While the Kingdom provided 25 tons this year, it usually donates 50 tons of dates. 

Islamic Minister of the Maldives Dr. Ahmed Zahir received the dates on behalf of the Maldives. 

The donated dates are usually distributed among the public for Ramadan. Last year, the distributions were focused on the needy.