Saudi Post facilitates purchase of 'Udhiya' Coupons

Riyadh, November 24, SPA -- The Saudi Post in cooperation with the
Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has initiated a new project to
facilitate comprehensive services in marketing and sale of 'Hadiy',
'Fidyah' and 'Sadaqah' Coupons for pilgrims and
Udhiya (Animal for Sacrifice) Coupons for those who are not
performing Hajj.


The meaning of "Hadiy" is animal brought to be sacrificed for the
sake of Allah Almighty in Makkah; "Fidyah" is due on pilgrims if he
or she leaves or violate any of duties as prescribed by the
pilgrimage or perform Umrah; "Sadaqah" a voluntary ritual, which can
be done by the pilgrim or others by his or their or her or their own
choices, and this can be performed anywhere, and at any time in the
year.


Marketing and sale of Coupons of Udhiya, Al-Hadiy, Fidyah and
Sadaqah will be through post offices or by requests electronically
on-line WWW.SP.Com.SA


The service became operational Saturday, 17th Zul alqedah, 1429H and
will continue until the end of Haj rituals i.e. the 13th of
DuAl-Hejjah.

The provision of such services across different postal outlets
is to meet the desire of customers in pursuit of Saudi Post's mission
to facilitate the rituals of the pilgrims, citizens and expatriates.
The Saudi Post serves as an agent of Coupon holders through the
authorization of the Islamic Development Bank as well as Saudi
Arabian Project for Utilization of Hajj Meat under which the
slaughtered meat is distributed to the needy.


It should be noted that the value of one Coupon is fixed at SR 395,
representing the average value of one head of sheep for slaughter, as
well as operational and cooling services.


--SPA