The Maldives Zakat House has formally opened public registration for the Second International Zakat Conference (INZAC 2025), a one-day symposium scheduled for 23 August. Now in its second iteration, the conference seeks to reinforce the nation's zakat infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on digital transformation and socio-economic advancement.
The upcoming event builds on the foundation laid by its inaugural session in 2024, which brought together religious scholars, practitioners, policymakers and community leaders. Organisers say this year's forum will expand that dialogue, offering a strategic platform to refine the governance and operational effectiveness of zakat, Islam's obligatory charitable contribution, as a mechanism for social welfare and economic stability.
Long regarded as a cornerstone of Islamic social finance, zakat is designed to redistribute wealth and support vulnerable populations. INZAC 2025 will explore how this principle can be adapted to address contemporary challenges, including those arising from the digital economy. The Zakat House has indicated that particular attention will be given to the integration of digital technologies in zakat administration, as well as the implications of income generated through online platforms.
To facilitate broad participation, registration has been made publicly accessible through a dedicated online portal, available on https://forms.gle/xRcrmAgDUL9GwUvcA. An accompanying information sheet outlines key details for prospective attendees, the Zakat House said.