Minister of Awqaf inaugurates preaching forum and charity day in Petra

He said that these forums constitute an opportunity to review the Awqaf sector in various regions, directing the preparation of necessary studies to disburse monthly salaries to needy families in the district, renovate needy homes, and launch new rehabilitation projects.

He stressed the importance of coordinating with administrative governors, the Petra Region Authority, and the Zakat and Awqaf committees to expand the scope of rehabilitation projects and ensure that aid reaches those who deserve it with full efficiency.

Al-Khalayleh distributed 500 shopping vouchers to poor families in the area worth 30 dinars each, cash assistance to 50 orphans and 50 students worth 100 dinars each, along with the distribution of 300 food parcels.

Al-Khalayleh also inaugurated the free medical day held by the Al-Maqased Charitable Hospital, during which healthcare and treatments were provided to the people of the district.

For his part, the Director of Awqaf of Ma'an Governorate, Dr. Abdul-Salam Al-Bazaiah, pointed to the ministry's efforts and the continuous programs of the Zakat Fund to support the needy in various regions of the Kingdom, in addition to its role in highlighting the bright image of Islam and its humanitarian values.

Local community representative Tariq Al-Tuwaisi spoke about a number of demands of the people of Petra District, most notably providing imams and preachers for mosques, upgrading the Wadi Musa Awqaf office to a directorate, and renovating the homes of poor families.

Al-Tuwaisi appreciated the efforts of the Ministry of Awqaf and the Zakat Fund in providing assistance to needy families and responding to a number of the district residents' demands, emphasizing the importance of continued cooperation to meet the citizens' needs.

For his part, Ismail Al-Saeedat, in a speech delivered on behalf of MP Youssef Al-Rawashdeh, emphasized the importance of the forum in supporting needy families in Petra District, especially in light of the difficult economic conditions facing the region's residents as a result of the decline in tourism activity due to the geopolitical conditions the region has gone through, and the resulting decline in sources of income for many families.

He pointed out that these initiatives represent a stance of solidarity and mutual support with affected families, orphans, widows, and students of knowledge, expressing hope that they will continue and expand to reach all needy families, and praising the efforts of the Ministry of Awqaf and the Zakat Fund in reaching citizens, addressing their needs, and enhancing the values of compassion and social solidarity.

The opening was attended by Ma'an Governor Khaled Al-Hajjaj, General Manager of the Zakat Fund Dr. Abdul Sumirat, member of the Board of Commissioners of the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority Engineer Mohammad Al-Habahbeh, and a number of notables and residents of the district.