Is it permissible to consider a donation for organizing Eid celebrations for the Muslim community as an act of charity for which the donor receives a reward, or is it merely a contribution that is not considered charity even if the intention is present?
If the purpose of the celebrations is to bring joy to Muslims, to reconcile hearts, to unify speech, to address problems, and to call to Allah, and they do not contain any religiously forbidden acts; then donating to them with the intention of drawing closer to Allah is a charity for which a Muslim will be rewarded. However, if they are devoid of these objectives or contain forbidden acts, then donating to them is not considered charity; rather, it may be unlawful (haram) or disliked (makruh).
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