Sri Lankan Welfare Association iftar - in pictures
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