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Water Well with Ablution Fountain (Şadırvan) Donation: Drinking Water and Ablution in One for Bangladesh
A donation for a water well with ablution fountain leaves a lasting legacy that meets a community's drinking water and wudu needs from the same place.
Your donation on this page goes towards building a water well with ablution fountain in Bangladesh.
What makes a well with ablution fountain different?
Next to the well, an ablution fountain with taps is built that several people can use at the same time.
It is usually located near communal areas such as a mosque, madrasa or village square.
This way it serves a large community: for wudu at prayer times, and for drinking and household water the rest of the day.
Cost of a well with ablution fountain by country
| Country / region | Cost |
|---|---|
| Asia, Bangladesh | 1.500 € |
| Afghanistan | 2.000 € |
| Mali | 2.500 € |
| Uganda | 3.250 € |
Because the ablution fountain requires additional materials and labour, the cost is higher than for a hand-pump well in the same country.
Example: in the name of a late elder
A family living in Salzburg wants to build a well with ablution fountain in Bangladesh in the name of their late grandfather.
The cost is 1.500 €. If three siblings share it equally, that comes to 1.500 € ÷ 3 = 500 € per person.
Simply state in the donation form in whose name the well is being built.
Why is it a lasting good deed?
- Worship: the congregation performs wudu with clean water at every prayer time.
- Health: clean water prevents diseases spread by dirty water.
- Continuity: as long as the well is used, its reward continues.
In this respect, a well with ablution fountain is one of the most meaningful examples of Sadaqah Jariyah.
For a comparison of well types and the process, see the water well donation guide.
Combining a well with a mosque
Those who want to expand a lasting legacy can contribute a share to the Afghanistan mosque building project alongside the well with ablution fountain.
If you are looking for a more economical option, see the hand-pump water well page. All options: water well projects.
Construction process in Bangladesh
- Site selection: the well is planned at the point most people can reach, such as a mosque or village square.
- Well: drilled to a depth that reaches groundwater.
- Ablution fountain: a structure with taps is built that several people can use at the same time.
- Handover: the well and ablution fountain are opened for the community's use.
Construction time may vary from region to region depending on the ground, material supply and season. If you have any questions, you can always write to us via our WhatsApp line.
Who is a well with ablution fountain suitable for?
Ideal for donors who want to leave a lasting legacy near a mosque or Qur'an school and aim to serve both worship and daily water needs. Families, congregations or groups of friends can also join together with shares to have one built.
Payment is made by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, EPS or PayPal; once confirmed, your receipt arrives by e-mail.
