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Residents who want to independently distribute iftar meals must apply for permission from Dubai's Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department
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The Giving Family hands out iftar meals to blue collar workers in Al Quoz Industrial 1. All photos: Antonie Robertson/The National
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The non-profit has teamed up with thousands of volunteers to serve more than 500,000 meals
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Fadie Musallet, founder of The Giving Family and cast member of Netflix's Dubai Bling, hands out a meal
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He said he was inspired by the 1 Billion Meals campaign launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai
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Individuals, charities, restaurants and companies donated funds through Beit Al Khair Society to provide the meals
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Last year, The Giving Family provided more than 200,000 iftar meals to workers during the holy month
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During Ramadan, it is customary for Muslims to participate in charity, giving food and money to help those less fortunate
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The meals, which cost Dh7 ($1.91) to make, consist of a portion of chicken biryani, a carton of juice and three dates
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Residents who want to independently distribute iftar meals must apply for permission from Dubai's Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department
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The Giving Family hands out iftar meals to blue collar workers in Al Quoz Industrial 1. All photos: Antonie Robertson/The National
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The non-profit has teamed up with thousands of volunteers to serve more than 500,000 meals
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Fadie Musallet, founder of The Giving Family and cast member of Netflix's Dubai Bling, hands out a meal
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He said he was inspired by the 1 Billion Meals campaign launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai
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Individuals, charities, restaurants and companies donated funds through Beit Al Khair Society to provide the meals
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Last year, The Giving Family provided more than 200,000 iftar meals to workers during the holy month
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During Ramadan, it is customary for Muslims to participate in charity, giving food and money to help those less fortunate
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RH5SGBGU25BLFEMSZHLYGBSOWM.jpg?smart=true&auth=0e518d75fca2b14ab68039ba276e2c61c562c1d15bb6114fa9abfcc1dc3c7c2a&width=400&height=225)
The meals, which cost Dh7 ($1.91) to make, consist of a portion of chicken biryani, a carton of juice and three dates
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Residents who want to independently distribute iftar meals must apply for permission from Dubai's Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department
Dubai non-profit sets goal of giving half a million free iftar meals to labourers
The Giving Family has been supplying food boxes in Al Quoz Industrial Area 1 during Ramadan
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