Awqaf's Iftar initiative earns praise from beneficiaries

The Iftar tents by the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs feed thousands across Qatar to reflect the true spirit of Ramadan and leave the messages of generosity and social solidarity.

Many workers and people with low incomes benefit from the tents where Awqaf has made the dining arrangements as part of its ‘Iftar Saem’ project, one of the projects of the Endowment Fund for Righteousness and Piety, with contributions from benefactors and charitable donors.

The tents have earned praise from the beneficiaries, who note that the ministry’s efforts provide the fasting individuals good quality meals. “The gesture from Awqaf is unparalleled. The dedication that Awqaf's officials and employees exude is commendable. The efforts deserve applause as the ministry is careful to make all the arrangements at the tents. The tents help the fasting individuals gently break their fast without any struggle,” an Al Wakra resident told Gulf Times while hailing Awqaf.

Awqaf has set up tents at Al Muraikh, Al Attiyah at Industrial Area, Thursday and Friday Market at Ain Khalid, New Central Market at Al Sailiya, Eid Prayer Ground at Al Rayyan, opposite to Old Al Wakra Market at Al Wakra, Othman Mosque at Al Khor and Eid Prayer Grounds at Bin Omran and Al Aziziya. The locations were strategically selected in order to maximise the impact of the initiative. Awqaf ensures that the meals are delivered in good quality and quantity to the fasting persons.

Located in labour-dense areas, these tents are expected to receive more than 300,000 fasting people throughout the holy month of Ramadan. Awqaf has said the ‘Iftar Saem’ initiative has seen a strong turnout across the country.

Also, the tents act as the venues for advocacy, awareness and religious education.

Awqaf, in co-operation with the Ministry of Interior, is carrying out a slew of awareness activities at Iftar tents where the participants are given tips by the officials from General Directorate for Drug Control, General Directorate of Civil Defence, General Directorate of Traffic and Community Police.