(SDN) — True to its humanitarian character, organizations of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reached out to Filipinos — Muslim and Christian — as they provided food donations for the holy month of Ramadan.
UAE Embassy Charge d’Affaires Shaikh Saoud Ali Al-Mualla oversaw the distribution of hundreds of food boxes and bags of rice to communities in Maharlika Village, Taguig City (Al-Iqwa Foundation and Blue Mosque), in Pasay City, Quezon City, and Bulacan.
Emirates humanitarian organizations such as the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation and the Emirates Red Crescent in coordination with the UAE Aid provided the food donations that also included dates (khorma in Arabic). Each of the boxes contained cooking oil, coffee, milk, sardines, and paired with a bag of rice.
The UAE government and the Emirates humanitarian organizations have a tradition of giving and providing assistance to peoples in many parts of the world, including in the Philippines.
Muslims across the globe have been performing the Ramadan fast since April 13, 2021 and ended May 13 for a period of 30 days of abstention from food, drinks or any liquid, and cigarettes from dawn to dusk.
In this light, Shaikh Al-Mualla extended his Ramadan greetings to Filipinos.
The Emirati diplomat said he is “sending his greetings for the holy month of Ramadan to everyone with sincere wishes that this humble boxes of grocery items through the auspices of the Zayed Charitable Foundation and Emirates Red Crescent reach many our need Muslim brothers and sisters.
“May our small deed alleviate the hardships we all experience, and with sincerest prayer of peace and love to each and everyone,” he said.
He concluded by saying, “May Allah bless us all and your family.” (SDN)