Bachelors look forward to communal iftars

Bachelors look forward to communal iftars

With Ramadan around the corner, people are hoping that the long-standing tradition of communal iftars at mosques is revived, a practice deeply missed in the last few yearsMuscat – With Ramadan around the corner, people are hoping that the long-standing tradition of communal iftars at mosques is revived, a practice deeply missed in the last few years.

For many bachelors and blue-collar workers in Oman, mosque iftars served as a critical support system, offering nourishing meals after a day of fasting and hard work.

The suspension of communal iftars at mosques in recent years, following the COVID-19 pandemic, disrupted a vital source of sustenance for many.

Mohammad Jamal, a helper, is hopeful of mosque iftars returning this year. “Iftars at mosques were not just a meal but a lifeline for us. Stopping this practice was a significant inconvenience. The return of mosque iftars is a highly anticipated event.”

For labourers like Salim Aleem, discontinuing mosque iftars posed a challenge. “Working long hours leaves little time for cooking. Mosque iftars were a blessing.”

Aleem is eager for the resumption of the tradition. Many workers rely on these communal meals in mosques spread across Muscat city.

Anees Alam, an engineer who will observe his first Ramadan in Oman