Ramadan is a month defined by mercy, generosity, and care for those facing hardship. For many Muslims, it is also a time when attention turns to Gaza, where families continue to endure immense suffering and uncertainty in the midst of a horrific genocide.

Supporting Gaza during Ramadan is not only an act of compassion, but also a way of fulfilling religious responsibility through Zakat and voluntary charity. Islamic Relief Australia provides multiple pathways to support Gaza, allowing donors to give with clarity, confidence, and intention during this sacred month.

This guide explains how Islamic Relief Australia supports Gaza, the different forms that aid takes, and how your support makes a meaningful difference during Ramadan.

Why Gaza Needs Support During Ramadan

The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains catastrophic. Years of blockade, repeated escalations, and the destruction of essential infrastructure have left families struggling to meet basic needs.

During Ramadan, these challenges are often felt more acutely. Food insecurity, limited medical access, and shortages of essential supplies place additional strain on households already living in difficult conditions.

Islam encourages believers to respond to such hardship with compassion and responsibility, particularly during times of heightened spiritual awareness.

Giving to Gaza as Zakat and Sadaqah

Zakat is a pillar of Islam and a means of redistributing wealth to those in need. Aid provided to Gaza through Islamic Relief Australia is Zakat-eligible, allowing donors to fulfil their religious obligation while responding to urgent humanitarian needs.

In addition to Zakat, many people choose to give Sadaqah during Ramadan, seeking closeness to Allah through acts of generosity and kindness. Both forms of giving play an important role in supporting families facing hardship in Gaza.

Islamic Relief Australia’s Approach to Gaza Aid

Islamic Relief Australia has a long-standing presence in Palestine and works closely with trusted partners to deliver aid responsibly and effectively.

Rather than offering a single form of assistance, Islamic Relief Australia supports Gaza through a layered approach that addresses both immediate survival needs and critical medical care.

This approach allows donors to support Gaza in ways that align with their intentions and priorities.

Emergency Humanitarian Support

At the foundation of Gaza assistance is emergency humanitarian relief.

This includes support such as:

• food assistance for families facing shortages
• access to clean water
• essential relief items needed for daily survival.

Emergency aid helps families meet basic needs with dignity, particularly during times of crisis and heightened vulnerability.

Supporting emergency relief allows Islamic Relief Australia to respond flexibly as needs evolve on the ground.

Medical Assistance in Partnership With PANZMA

Medical needs in Gaza are critical and complex. Hospitals and clinics face shortages of equipment, supplies, and specialist care, particularly during periods of heightened conflict.

Islamic Relief Australia works in partnership with PANZMA, a trusted medical organisation, to deliver essential healthcare services in Gaza.

Through this partnership, donations support:

• medical supplies and equipment
• hospital services
• urgent treatment for injured and vulnerable patients.

This collaboration allows Islamic Relief Australia to provide specialised medical assistance that would not be possible without trusted local and regional partnerships.

Urgent ICU Support for Critical Patients

Some medical needs in Gaza are immediate and life-threatening.

Through PANZMA’s urgent ICU program, Islamic Relief Australia supports critical care services for patients requiring intensive medical treatment. This includes access to essential ICU equipment and life-saving interventions.

Supporting urgent ICU care helps ensure that patients facing the most severe conditions receive timely and appropriate treatment.

Heart of Hope: Cardiac Care in Gaza

Cardiac conditions, particularly among children, require specialised and ongoing medical care.

The Heart of Hope program, delivered in partnership with PANZMA, supports cardiac treatment for patients in Gaza who would otherwise have limited access to such care.

This program reflects a commitment to long-term health outcomes, offering hope and healing beyond immediate emergency response.

Giving With Intention During Ramadan

Ramadan encourages believers to give with sincerity, awareness, and compassion.

Whether supporting emergency relief or specialised medical care, every contribution helps alleviate hardship and restore dignity to families in Gaza.

Islamic Relief Australia’s range of Gaza programs allows donors to give in a way that reflects their intentions, while ensuring assistance reaches those most in need.

A Balanced and Responsible Way to Support Gaza

Supporting Gaza during Ramadan does not require choosing one form of aid over another. Emergency relief, medical assistance, and specialised care all play vital roles.

By giving through Islamic Relief Australia, donors can trust that their support is delivered responsibly, in line with Islamic principles, and through established partnerships.

Supporting Gaza through Islamic Relief Australia allows generosity to take meaningful form, providing both immediate relief and critical medical care to those facing immense hardship.

Through thoughtful and intentional giving, your support helps bring relief, healing, and hope to families in Gaza during this blessed month.