 The al-Furqan Schools have connections to the Qatar-based Sheikh Eid bin Mohammad al-Thani Charitable Association, or Eid Charity.In January 2009, the al-Furqan Schools submitted a check for QR 1 million (approximately US$274,593) to Eid Charity for the purpose of aid efforts in Gaza.During the same month, Eid Charity undertook three programs in cooperation with the al-Furqan preparatory and secondary schools entitled "Gaza, a Code of Honor."