The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has revealed that the Saudi Arabian government has informed that they will be donating 50 tons of dates to the Maldives this year.

The Ministry revealed that they will be working on distributing the dates as soon as they receive them.

Saudi had also donated 50 tons of dates last year, however, they were received significantly later than usual. In 2021, the Saudi government had donated 25 tons which was distributed among the poor and those under state care.

Each Ramadan, the Saudi government donates dates to the Maldives. These are distributed under a guideline by the Ministry.