Dubai is setting an example of what Ramadan is all about with their newest initiative – the ‘Goodness Bus’ – where thousands of hard working labourers will get to enjoy fulfilling and nourish Iftar meals for FREE! This project, by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai, is all about giving back to the workers who have helped build this city up to the success that it is today. Keep reading to find out more details about this incredibly heartwarming initiative.
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5,000 Iftar Meals Every Day
With support from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment and the Dubai Charity Association, the initiative aims to serve 150,000 Iftar meals over the course of the holy month. Every evening, 5,000 meals will be distributed across major labour communities, including Jebel Ali, Al Quoz, Dubai Investment Park, and Muhaisnah.
Year Of The Community
Ramadan is a time of reflection, unity, and generosity, and the ‘Goodness Bus’ embodies these values. Not only that but this initiative is part of the UAE’s “Year of the Community”, a national effort to strengthen social responsibility and support those in need. Major General Obaid Muhair bin Suroor, Deputy Director General of GDRFA Dubai, emphasized that this initiative is a way to express gratitude and create a sense of community. “It’s about more than just providing meals – it’s about recognising the hardworking individuals who contribute to Dubai’s growth and fostering a spirit of solidarity,” he said.
The ‘Goodness Bus’ is not only delivering Iftar meals, it’s delivering a message of gratitude and inclusivity to the compassionate community of Dubai.
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