Ramadan 2023 in UAE: Viral Emirati Chef says he wanted to teach his children the importance of giving

Ramadan 2023 in UAE: Viral Emirati Chef says he wanted to teach his children the importance of giving

Ahmed Darweesh's video of cooking a huge meal with his four-year-old son to feed labourers went viral

Chef Ahmed Darweesh with his son Hamdan. — Supplied photos

Published: Sat 15 Apr 2023, 6:00 AM

An Emirati chef whose video of him cooking a huge meal with his four-year-old son to feed labourers, said he was trying to teach his children the importance of giving. Father of three, Chef Ahmed Darweesh, cooked a full meal that comprised of three goats and 25kg rice to feed over 300 people.

“Children remember their experiences,” he said. “I wanted to make sure that my son experienced the joy of giving in an unforgettable way. My son Hamdan enjoyed the whole process so much that I am sure he will always treasure the memory of it. In fact, ever since then, he has been asking me every day when we can do it again.”

In the video posted on Instagram and Tiktok, Chef Ahmed can be seen cutting up the meat and washing the rice along with his son Hamdan before proceeding to continue cooking the biryani in his backyard. Hamdan, on the other hand, lays out oranges, laban and water, often carrying items in his kandoora because his arms