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

Event organised in Sonapur Fakrudheen Labour Camp

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

Spectators watch the volunteers distribute the meals

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

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

Snacks given out at the labour camp

Drinks to accompany the iftar meals

Labour camp residents flock to receive the iftar meals

The event is an act of kindness typical of Ramadan

Volunteers meet labour camp residents at the iftar event

More laban drinks are given out

The iftar meals are eaten at sunset

Oranges are some of the items distributed

Volunteers prepare packages to be handed out

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