Sponsor an
Iftar – Feed the Fasting This Ramadan
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever feeds a fasting person will receive the same reward as the one who fasted, without anything being reduced from the fasting person’s reward.”
— Tirmidhi
Ramadan is a month of worship, mercy, and shared responsibility. For many families, however, it is also a month of hunger, uncertainty, and silent struggle. To sponsor an Iftar is to ensure that a fasting person does not break their fast with nothing. It is a simple act with immense reward — one that brings comfort, dignity, and nourishment at the most important moment of the day.
Through Akram Aid’s Sponsor an Iftar programme, we are providing iftar meals to vulnerable families in Pakistan, Yemen, and Gaza, where poverty, conflict, and hardship have made even basic food unaffordable for many.
Hunger in
Ramadan – When Fasting Is Forced, Not Chosen
Fasting in Ramadan is an act of devotion. But for millions, hunger is not limited to daylight hours. In places affected by poverty, displacement, and conflict, families fast all day with no certainty of an iftar meal. Parents skip meals so their children can eat. Elderly people and widows wait quietly, hoping for relief that may not come.
During Ramadan, food prices rise. Work becomes scarce. Aid is limited. Hunger deepens. By choosing to Sponsor an Iftar, you help ensure that fasting remains an act of worship — not a burden of survival.
A Month of
Sharing and Caring
Ramadan is a time to draw closer to Allah ﷻ and to care for those who are struggling. The Prophet ﷺ was at his most generous in Ramadan, and he taught us that worship is not only prayer and fasting, but also feeding the hungry and easing hardship.
Your support for the Sponsor an Iftar programme allows us to reach families who are:
Living below the poverty line
Displaced by conflict
Headed by widows or elderly carers
Struggling to afford daily food during Ramadan
Every year, through this programme, thousands of people are able to break their fast with dignity and relief.
Why
Sponsor an Iftar in Pakistan, Yemen, and Gaza?
Pakistan
In many parts of Pakistan, rising inflation and unemployment have left families unable to afford daily meals. During Ramadan, the pressure increases as food costs rise and incomes fall. Sponsoring iftar helps struggling families eat at least one proper meal a day.
Yemen
Years of conflict have devastated Yemen’s economy. Millions face food insecurity, and many families rely on aid to survive. For them, a sponsored iftar can be the only guaranteed meal after a day of fasting.
Gaza
In Gaza, blockades and repeated crises have left families dependent on external support. Electricity shortages, unemployment, and restricted access to food make Ramadan especially difficult. Iftar distributions provide immediate relief and reassurance that they are not forgotten.
Supporting iftar programmes in these regions means responding to real, urgent need — not abstract poverty.
The Virtue
of Feeding the Needy in Ramadan
Feeding the hungry is among the most beloved acts to Allah, especially in Ramadan. When you sponsor an Iftar, you are:
Supporting a fasting person at the moment of greatest need
Earning the reward of their fast
Reviving the Sunnah of generosity
Strengthening bonds within the Ummah
This is a charity that reaches hearts as well as stomachs.
What Does
an Iftar Package Include?
Our iftar packages are prepared in line with local customs and eating habits, ensuring the food is familiar, nourishing, and welcomed. A typical iftar package includes:
Dates
Water or juice
Fresh fruit
Traditional cooked food (such as rice, curry, samosas, or pakoras)
Each meal is designed to be filling, respectful, and suitable for breaking the fast.
From Your
Donation to Their Iftar
When you sponsor an Iftar through Akram Aid:
Meals are distributed locally by trusted teams
Food reaches those most in need
Dignity and respect are prioritised
Donations are used efficiently and responsibly
Your support turns into a warm meal, a moment of relief, and a reminder that someone cares.
Sponsor an
Iftar – Multiply Your Reward This Ramadan
A single iftar can mean everything to a fasting family. It can ease hunger, lift spirits, and restore hope.
This Ramadan, Sponsor an Iftar in Pakistan, Yemen, or Gaza. Feed the fasting. Share the reward. Be part of a mercy that reaches hearts across the Ummah.
Sponsor an
Iftar – FAQs
1. What does it mean to sponsor an iftar?
To sponsor an iftar means providing a meal for someone who is fasting during Ramadan, so they can break their fast with dignity and nourishment at sunset.
2. Why is sponsoring an iftar important in Ramadan?
Ramadan is a month of fasting, generosity, and caring for others. For many people, hunger continues even after sunset. Sponsoring an iftar ensures the fasting do not go without food at the most important moment of the day.
3. What is the reward for feeding a fasting person?
The Prophet ﷺ taught that whoever feeds a fasting person receives the same reward as the one who fasted, without reducing their reward. Sponsoring an iftar is therefore a highly rewarded act of charity in Ramadan.
4. Who benefits from sponsored iftar meals?
Iftar meals are given to people facing hardship, including poor families, widows, the elderly, orphans, and those struggling to afford daily food during Ramadan.
5. What does an iftar meal usually include?
An iftar meal typically includes dates, water or juice, and locally prepared food suitable for breaking the fast. Meals are designed to be filling, respectful, and culturally appropriate.
6. Can I sponsor iftar on behalf of someone else?
Yes. You can sponsor an iftar on behalf of a loved one, whether living or deceased, with the intention that the reward reaches them.
7. When should I sponsor an iftar?
You can sponsor an iftar at any time during Ramadan. Giving earlier allows meals to be prepared and distributed smoothly throughout the month.
8. Is sponsoring an iftar considered Sadaqah?
Yes. Sponsoring an iftar is a form of Sadaqah and a highly recommended act of charity, especially during Ramadan.
9. Does sponsoring an iftar help families beyond one meal?
While the immediate benefit is a meal to break the fast, iftar programmes also bring relief, dignity, and reassurance to families facing ongoing hardship during Ramadan.
10. How is my donation used?
Your donation is used to prepare and distribute iftar meals to those in need through organised food distributions, ensuring help reaches people at the right time.