Updated: July 21, 2013, 12:00 AM
In pictures: Expats enjoy their first Emirati iftar
(From left) Suqrat Bin Bisher, Fatima Bisher, Aisha Bisher and Dr. Natasha Ridge, Executive Director of the Al Qasimi Founation share a moment after Iftar. Razan Alzayani / The National
An expat hands a thank you gift to Fatima Bishr (right) after the 70-year-old Emirati invited guests to an Iftar at her house. Razan Alzayani / The National
Each month, the foundation sets up an event that gathers people from all walks of life to encourage a bridging and exchange of cultures and traditions. Razan Alzayani / The National
Called “Ramadan: Iftar for Everyone,� the gathering at Mrs Al Tunaiji’s home is part of the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research community gathering series. Razan Alzayani / The National
Expatriate guests chatting at Iftar on the floor of the majlis of Mrs Tunaiji's home. Razan Alzayani / The National
Expats sharing a laugh with the Emirati family that invited them to Iftar. Razan Alzayani / The National