• Every year, 5,000 iftar meals are distributed in Dubai during Ramadan by the Sri Lankan Welfare Association, with the help of volunteers. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Every year, 5,000 iftar meals are distributed in Dubai during Ramadan by the Sri Lankan Welfare Association, with the help of volunteers. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Laban drinks are among the items dished out at Fakhruddin Muhaisnah Labour Camp
    Laban drinks are among the items dished out at Fakhruddin Muhaisnah Labour Camp
  • Spectators watch the volunteers distribute the meals
    Spectators watch the volunteers distribute the meals
  • Residents of the labour camp are thankful for the meals to break their fast
    Residents of the labour camp are thankful for the meals to break their fast
  • The Sri Lankan Welfare Association is helped by volunteers as a gesture of goodwill during holy month
    The Sri Lankan Welfare Association is helped by volunteers as a gesture of goodwill during holy month
  • Food and drink is handed out
    Food and drink is handed out
  • Volunteers from Serve the City Dubai collaborate with the Sri Lankan Welfare Association for the 5,000 meals iftar event in Dubai
    Volunteers from Serve the City Dubai collaborate with the Sri Lankan Welfare Association for the 5,000 meals iftar event in Dubai
  • Snacks given out at the labour camp
    Snacks given out at the labour camp
  • Drinks to accompany the iftar meals
    Drinks to accompany the iftar meals
  • Labour camp residents flock to receive the iftar meals
    Labour camp residents flock to receive the iftar meals
  • The event is an act of kindness typical of Ramadan
    The event is an act of kindness typical of Ramadan
  • Volunteers meet labour camp residents at the iftar event
    Volunteers meet labour camp residents at the iftar event
  • More laban drinks are given out
    More laban drinks are given out
  • The iftar meals are eaten at sunset
    The iftar meals are eaten at sunset
  • Oranges are some of the items distributed
    Oranges are some of the items distributed
  • Volunteers prepare packages to be handed out
    Volunteers prepare packages to be handed out

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Sri Lankan Welfare Association hands out 5,000 iftar meals - in pictures

Event organised in Sonapur Fakrudheen Labour Camp

The National

April 02, 2023

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Updated: April 02, 2023, 11:44 AM
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