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On the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, Faraj Fund released a campaign to implement initiatives to liberate insolvent inmates and bring joy to the families of inmates.

The Faraj Fund implemented a humanitarian campaign and initiative in partnership with Dubai Islamic Bank and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank that contributed with a total value of (9,417,918) dirhams, on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha leading to the release of insolvent inmates held in penal and correctional facilities due to financial cases which bought joy and happiness to their families and children.

His Excellency Khalil Daoud Badran working under the supervision of the Ministry of Interior and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Faraj Fund, explained that the achievements on the occasion of Eid – Al -Adha included the release of 103 insolvent inmates, pointing out that the “Furejat” initiative was launched in cooperation with Dubai Islamic Bank, where the Bank provided ( 5,000,000) five million dirhams.

His Excellency also stated that Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank donated an amount of 1,000,000 dirhams to support Faraj Fund's strategies. The “Eidaty” initiative was launched for the children of inmates held in penal and correctional institutions with an amount of (60,600) dirhams, which supported 303 families. Coupons were also gifted to these 303 families on the occasion of Eid with an amount of (287,985) dirhams. 

The Fund embodies the deeply rooted values ​​of tolerance and brotherhood in the Emirati society and is one of the leading models of community humanitarian work that has effectively contributed to alleviating the suffering of inmates of penal and correctional institutions and their families.