2/23/2026
Qatar Charity (QC), in cooperation with Center for Indian Community (CIC) – Qatar, organized a large Iftar gathering for members of the Indian community at Shantiniketan Indian School in Barwa Village. The event attended by around 3,000 men, women, and children from the Indian community as well as several staff from Qatar Charity. It was held in a Ramadan atmosphere that reflected the values of fraternity and coexistence.
The Iftar gathering was organized with the generous support of philanthropists in the State of Qatar, as Qatar Charity continues to implement its Ramadan initiatives aimed at promoting the values of giving and social solidarity, as part of its Ramadan campaign “Good Starts With You.”
Islamic lectures
The event featured Islamic lectures on the virtues of fasting and the importance of Ramadan as the month of the Qur’an. The speakers encouraged attendees to make the most of the holy month through worship, supplication, reflection on the Qur’an, and charitable giving.
Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Ali Ibrahem AlGreeb, Director of Donor Relations at Qatar Charity, said the event reflects the organization’s commitment to strengthening community partnerships and channeling the generosity of donors in Qatar to support various communities in Qatar. He added that such initiatives help promote the values of solidarity and compassion during Ramadan and contribute to creating a lasting humanitarian impact that reflects the spirit of giving in Qatari society.
Community Fund
In a statement, Mr. R. S. Abdul Jaleel, President of the Center for Indian Community – Qatar, said that Qatar Charity plays a leading humanitarian role in supporting the Indian community. He noted that the organization provided nearly QAR 2 million in 2025, in addition to food, in‑kind, and financial assistance to low-income families. He praised the launch of the Indian Community Fund as an official initiative that strengthens social solidarity, calling on community members to support it in line with humanitarian values and Qatar’s charitable efforts.
Mr. Abdul Raheem, in charge of the Indian Community Fund, said the Iftar event aimed to introduce the fund and explain how it operates under Qatar Charity, while supporting the community members facing difficult living conditions. He praised Qatar Charity’s humanitarian efforts in serving the community.
Mr. Abdul Latif K. C., Managing Director of Shanti Niketan Indian School and the Advisory Council member of the Center for Indian Community, said that the Indian Community Fund under Qatar Charity provides a structured and legally regulated framework to meet the needs of the Indian community, particularly in education, healthcare, and social support. He praised Qatar Charity’s role in supporting low‑income groups, noting that this positively contributes to their stability and participation in society.
Participants expressed their happiness with the initiative for the warm and joyful atmosphere it created. Suhail, one of the attendees, said the event brought community members together in a large gathering and strengthened the values of humanitarian work and social solidarity during Ramadan.
It is worth noting that Qatar Charity continues to organize several Iftars for resident communities across the State of Qatar, with the aim of reinforcing social bonds and providing a suitable spiritual atmosphere during the holy month of Ramadan through accompanying awareness programs.