The Dentsply Sirona team in the UAE held their Iftar event for the year 2019 at the Ewan Ramadan Tent, at the Palace Downtown where most of the ladies were dressed up in traditional abayas. The BRAVO winners for the month of April and May were announced on this occasion along with the awards for Soccer and Billiard tournament winners after the Iftar. It was an amazing evening well spent with the work family.
Our teams in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Kuwait also shared in the spirit of Ramadan and this was seen as a connection session hosted by the General Manager and the Commercial Leader / Sales Manager of the region. Check out the pictures below!
What is an Iftar?
Iftar is the meal served at the end of the day during Ramadan, to break the day's fast. Literally, it means "breakfast." Iftar is served at sunset during each day of Ramadan, as Muslims break the daily fast. Muslims traditionally first break their fast with dates and either water or a yogurt drink. After Maghrib prayer, they then have a hearty meal, consisting of soup, salad, appetizers and main dishes. In some cultures, the full-course meal is delayed later in the evening or even early morning. Traditional foods vary by country.
Iftar is very much a social event, involving family and community members. It is common for people to host others for dinner, or gather as a community for a potluck. It is also common for people to invite and share food with those less fortunate. The spiritual reward for charitable giving is considered to be especially significant during Ramadan.