Saudi family's Iftar House provides meals during Ramadan

In Saudi Arabia, a family has been continuing a heartfelt tradition for over 130 years during the month of Ramadan. This tradition involves serving meals to people who are fasting. Ramadan is a month when Muslims fast from dawn until dusk, breaking their fast at sunset with a meal called Iftar, and preparing for the next day with a pre-dawn meal called Suhur. Sheikh Hamad Al Jumaih is the current leader of this charitable initiative, known as "Iftar House." It started in the Shaqra region near Riyadh by his ancestors more than a century ago. Sheikh Al Jumaih believes this project helps not only the needy but also strengthens the community. He recalls a saying of Prophet Mohammed that encourages feeding those who are fasting. The project supervisor, Abdulaziz Al Bukhaiti, works alongside his family to provide Iftar meals. These meals include traditional foods such as coffee, dates, juices, samosas, and special dishes for foreign visitors. After sunset prayers, the team serves dinner, which features vegetable broth, soup, and a main course of rice and chicken. Once dinner is finished, the staff cleans the dining area and prepares for the Suhur meal. This meal consists of rice, chicken, vegetable broth, water, and yogurt. For those unable to join in person, the initiative also offers packaged meals for takeout. Additionally, they deliver meals to needy families' homes after the afternoon prayers, ensuring that everyone can partake in this important Ramadan tradition.