University of Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR) - carried out zakat fitri distribution activities to underprivileged communities on Friday, March 28, 2025. This activity is an annual routine activity ahead of Eid al-Fitr and is part of a series of Ramadan 1446 H activities on the UMPWR campus.
The distribution of zakat fitri was carried out by the UMPWR Zakat Fitri Committee led by Nif'an Nazudi, M.Ag. A total of 1,801 packages were distributed to underprivileged people. Previously, UMPWR held a zakat fitri collection from March 10-26, 2025. UMPWR's own zakat fitri collection was obtained from elements of UMPWR Lecturers, Employees, and Students.
“This year, as in previous years, the UMPWR academic community collected zakat fitri from lecturers, employees, and students. This zakat fitri distribution activity is a form of UMPWR's concern for the underprivileged, and also the implementation of one of the pillars of Islam. We hope this activity can help ease their burden and improve their welfare,” said UMPWR Rector Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd.
The recipients of the zakat fitri distribution from UMPWR are the community around the residence of UMPWR lecturers and employees who are in need, Mosques / Mosques, Islamic Boarding Schools, Muhammadiyah Orphanages around Purworejo, disability groups, and others. In the distribution of zakat fitri, previously the applicant for zakat fitri submitted a letter to UMPWR attached with the names of zakat recipients, signed by Takmir for mosques and mushollas, or the head of the local government for the citizen element.
This zakat fitri distribution activity is also expected to increase public awareness and concern about the importance of zakat fitri. “Zakat fitri is an obligation for Muslims to cleanse themselves of sins and improve the welfare of the community,” said Nuhim, S.Pd., one of UMPWR's Zakat Fitri committee members.
It is hoped that the distribution of zakat fitri will bring blessings to all, both for the recipient, the giver, and UMPWR. Hopefully this zakat fitri distribution activity can be an example for other communities to carry out similar social and religious activities. (akb/KP)
