Baznas Constructs Three Emergency Mosques in Gaza

The National Amil Zakat Agency (Baznas RI) has established three emergency mosques in various areas of Gaza, Palestine, to facilitate the worship needs of communities impacted by the humanitarian crisis in the region. The construction sites are located in the Asdaa Region Northwest Khan Younis, Abu Ali Eyad Street, and Deir Al-Balah. Baznas RI’s Chief Secretary, Subhan Cholid, stated that the emergency mosques were built in response to the urgent needs of the community for places of worship amid the prolonged conflict. “Alhamdulillah, three emergency mosques have been completed by Baznas in Gaza and are already in use during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. Each emergency mosque covers about 180 square metres and can accommodate up to 100 people,” Subhan said in a written statement on Monday (30/3). He explained that the ongoing conflict has caused extensive damage to public facilities, including mosques, rendering them unusable and severely limiting local worship activities. Subhan noted that this programme represents Baznas’s effort to provide quick solutions through emergency mosques, ensuring the community has decent and safe places for worship. Beyond mere physical facilities, Subhan emphasised that the construction of these emergency mosques also conveys a message of solidarity from Indonesian society to Palestine. “This serves as a symbol of care and togetherness from Indonesian society for Palestine,” said Subhan, who is also the Secretary of Baznas RI’s Palestine Task Force. “We hope these mosques can be utilised optimally by the community for worship, as well as serving as spaces for gathering and strengthening community bonds amid the conflict,” he added. Subhan also expressed appreciation to all parties who contributed to the construction, particularly the muzaki (donors). “The establishment of these three emergency mosques would not have been possible without the support of muzaki who entrusted the distribution of zakat, infak, and sedekah through Baznas. These emergency mosques are expected to help Gaza’s community perform their worship with greater khusyuk (devotion) and comfort amid challenging conditions,” he said. During Ramadan 1447 H/2026 AD, Baznas continues to distribute various humanitarian aids to Palestine, including food packages, hot meals, healthcare services, clean water provision, clothing, shelter tents for families, blankets, emergency mosques, and classroom tents to support educational activities for the community.