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69% of US Muslims always give to charities during Ramadan, fulfilling a religious obligation

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Nearly 70% of Muslim Americans say they always give zakat during Ramadan. Zakat is a yearly donation of 2.5% of one's wealth that Islam encourages. Women, married couples, people with incomes in the US$50,000-$75,000 range, people in their 30s, and those who are registered to vote are most likely to give the bulk.

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69% of US Muslims always give to charities during Ramadan, fulfilling a religious obligation

Members of the Muslim community gather for the first Taraweeh prayer of Ramadan in New York City in 2024. Adam Gray/AFP via Getty ImagesNearly 70% of Muslim Americans say they always give zakat, a yearly donation of 2.5% of one’s wealth that Islam encourages, during Ramadan according to a new study I worked on. Ramadan is a month-long period of fasting and spiritual growth during which Muslims refrain from all food, beverages and sexual activity…

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