Members of the Muslim community gather for the first Taraweeh prayer of Ramadan in New York City in 2024.
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During the month-long period of fasting, the obligation of zakat takes on heightened significance.
Giving a portion of one’s wealth annually is part of the spiritual practice in Islam.
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Zakat, or charity, is a fundamental practice within the Islamic faith.
Pensions have made a big difference in the lives of Zanzibar’s elderly men and women.
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The case of Zanzibar shows that, given certain political conditions, even low-income countries in Africa can introduce and pay for a universal pension programme.