8 tonnes of korban meat donated by Singapore Muslims for Gaza victims arrive in Jordan for distribution
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The canned korban meat includes large cans containing ready-to-eat meals tailored to Palestinian preferences, and smaller cans filled with luncheon meat.
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SINGAPORE – More than eight tonnes of sheep meat donated by Muslims in Singapore have arrived in Jordan, ready to be distributed to Palestinian families affected by the Gaza crisis.
SalamSG, in a statement on Aug 27, said the meat has been packaged into more than 17,300 ready-to-eat canned meals.
The canned meat has a shelf life of three years, ensuring sustained food security for recipients.
This is the first of three tranches that will be delivered to Jordan.
The first shipment arrived on Aug 26 and it was handed to the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation, which will oversee distribution in Gaza in the coming weeks.
Another 200 cans will be given to Palestinians in Amman being treated at Al-Mowasah hospital and families living in a refugee camp in the Jordanian capital, the statement added.
In the next few weeks, a further eight tonnes of sheep meat will be shipped to Jordan for distribution.
The meat, donated by Muslims during Hari Raya Haji, comes from the korban, an Islamic ritual of slaughtering farm animals like sheep.
The meat is distributed to worshippers and the needy.
In Singapore, the ritual act is organised by the korban sub-committee of SalamSG – a platform for key mosque programmes.
Describing the handover of the meat as a “crucial step” to provide humanitarian aid to those most in need, Mr Mohamed Imran Omar, the co-chairman of SalamSG Korban 2025, said the experience of its Jordanian partners provides reassurance that the food will reach its intended recipients safely and efficiently.
He said: “This initiative reflects the spirit of korban – the principles of sacrifice and compassion for those in need, extending support to assist families during times of hardship.”
This is the first international humanitarian effort by SalamSG Korban since it was set up in 2022.
The sub-committee previously focused on distributing the donated meat to local beneficiaries, but an increase in donations allowed it to expand the initiative.
On June 28, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim, speaking on the sidelines of a korban meat packing and distribution event in Toa Payoh, said the initiative shows how Singapore’s Muslim community is “ deeply mindful” of its responsibility
He said: “This initiative represents not just our religious obligations but also our commitment to supporting communities in crisis, demonstrating how our acts of worship can be channelled to those in need and to provide practical assistance to those in dire circumstances.”
