In a groundswell of support, residents have been contributing cash, gold items, piggy banks, vehicles and even cattle. Follow Iran-Israel war LIVE updatesZainab Jan, 9, was one of the youngest donors to arrive early to deposit her piggy bank, which she had been saving for four years. Residents, including those from the lower-income households, donated items such as bikes, copper utensils and livestock. Read | How U.S.-Israel attack on Iran could impact millions of Indian migrant workersThe Iran-U.S.-Israel war has been going on for the past three weeks. Even the poorest are donating whatever they can,” said Syed Asifi, one of the organisers at Khomeini Chowk in Bemina.

Source: The Hindu March 23, 2026 15:44 UTC