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During Ramadan, it is traditional for fasting Muslims to come together and share iftar after the sun sets.
For many low-income workers, there is the opportunity to gather and receive a free meal from charitable organisations embracing the tradition of giving during the holy month.
Some are even being offered small iftar meals through their car window at red traffic lights.
Here, host Sarah Forster speaks to The National's Ali Al Shouk who has been witnessing these acts of kindness and finding out who is behind them.
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Non-profit hands out iftar meals in Dubai: in pictures
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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 -
The non-profit has teamed up with thousands of volunteers to serve more than 500,000 meals -
Fadie Musallet, founder of The Giving Family and cast member of Netflix's Dubai Bling, hands out a meal -
He said he was inspired by the 1 Billion Meals campaign launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai -
Individuals, charities, restaurants and companies donated funds through Beit Al Khair Society to provide the meals -
Last year, The Giving Family provided more than 200,000 iftar meals to workers during the holy month -
During Ramadan, it is customary for Muslims to participate in charity, giving food and money to help those less fortunate -
The meals, which cost Dh7 ($1.91) to make, consist of a portion of chicken biryani, a carton of juice and three dates -
Residents who want to independently distribute iftar meals must apply for permission from Dubai's Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department
