MADINAH: Waqf Khair Madinah continues to provide iftar and suhoor meals to Madinah’s visitors.
Dr. Abdulmohsen Al-Harbi, vice president of the council of NGOs in the Kingdom, said that during the first third of this year’s Ramadan, 619,619 people were provided meals, with a daily average of 61,961 people across various locations.
The scheme distributed 398,693 iftar and suhoor meals, 46,740 cups of juices and tea, 165,270 water bottles and 6,550 kg of fruits and vegetables.
Al-Harbi said that the distribution operations extend across a wide network of locations, with the Prophet’s Mosque and its courtyards being the primary sites due to the large number of worshipers and visitors.
The distribution operations also included the Quba and Al-Qiblatain mosques, as well as hospitality centers at the Haramain Train Station, Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport and Sayed Al-Shuhada site, where a large number of people benefited from the program, particularly visitors and Umrah pilgrims arriving in Madinah.
Additionally, meals were provided to fasting patients and their companions at hospitals, as well as five labor housing sites, to support the most vulnerable groups and ensure that Ramadan iftar meals reach them.
Waqf Khair Madinah is operating under a comprehensive plan to ensure smooth and efficient meal distribution while adhering to the highest standards of food quality and safety.
This is achieved through the efforts of a supervisory team of nine supervisors, and an executive team of 74 members working around the clock to ensure that the meals reach all designated locations.
About 100 female and male volunteers, organized into seven volunteer teams, are taking part in the organization of the iftar distribution and communication with beneficiaries to ensure a smooth and comfortable experience for fasting individuals.
The program is implemented in collaboration with official and charitable bodies in the region, reflecting Madinah’s values of social solidarity.
