Dhaka, March 2 -- The 12th Zakat Fair begins in the capital today (Saturday) to popularise the idea of zakat in ensuring social and economic security.

The Centre for Zakat Management (CZM) has organised the two-day fair with the theme 'Making a difference with zakat' at Aloki Convention Centre in Dhaka.

Zakat is the mandatory donation of a certain proportion of wealth to charitable causes by all solvent Muslims as per the Islamic law.

Hossain Zillur Rahman, former adviser to a caretaker government, is scheduled to inaugurate the fair that will remain open to all from 09:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Rahimafrooz, Khadim Ceramics, Kohinoor Chemical Company Ltd, Rahim Steel, South Bridge and Hajj Finance Company Ltd have sponsored this year's fair....