Islamic philanthropy, cultural heritage and moral choice | The Jakarta Post

Islamic philanthropy, cultural heritage and moral choice | The Jakarta Post: "Idul FitriFestival is only one day ahead, and Muslims who have been fasting for Ramadan are preparing to celebrate. Some may have plans to visit relatives in their hometowns; others may just want to intensify their religious and social activities. But beyond normal social, economic and religious activities during Ramadan there is another important agenda that often characterizes the Muslim religious practice of giving.

Prior to the Idul Fitri festival, especially in the last week of Ramadan, Muslims intensify their giving. According to Islamic teaching, all Muslims who have savings or property are obliged to pay zakat (alms) and strongly encouraged to perform other kinds of giving such as infak and sadaqa."