Distribution of Saudi-donated dates begins

The Islamic Ministry on Monday began distributing dates donated by the Saudi government to the Maldives for the holy month of Ramadan.

According to the Islamic Ministry, distribution of the dates will take place from 09:30 am to 01:00 pm on working days until February 6.

The distribution of dates to residents of Male’ City, Hulhumale’ and Vilimale’ will be conducted by the Islamic Ministry out of the Islamic Center in Male’. And in the atolls, the distribution will be carried out through respective local councils.

According to the Islamic Ministry, the dates will be distributed at the rate of one packet per household on a first come, first served basis.

Those who come to collect the dates will be required to show their national ID card. Officials will also check the number of the electric meter board of the household.

Photos shared by the Islamic Ministry show scores of people at the Islamic Ministry to collect the dates.

The Saudi government donates dates to Maldives for Ramadan each year.

This year, the Saudi government donated 50 tons of dates.