In Rabi` al-Awwal 1403 AH corresponding to January 16, 1982 AD Law No. 5 of 1982 regarding the establishment of the Zakat House as a public body with an independent budget in the name of the Zakat House has a legal personality and is subject to the supervision of the Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs The establishment of the Zakat House was a pioneering step to revive one of the pillars of Islam and facilitate its performance And work to collect and distribute zakat and charitable goods in the best and most efficient legal way permitted in accordance with the rapid developments in society and its needs