Imsak, Iftar in the air: How Emirates is preparing for Ramadan, helping faithful passengers

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  • Date: 21-Mar-2023
  • Source: Khaleej Times
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Imsak, Iftar in the air: How Emirates is preparing for Ramadan, helping faithful passengers

The airline will not only provide religious content on its entertainment system, but will also have iftar boxes ready

By Web Desk Published: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 10:41 PM Last updated: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 10:57 PM

With the holy month of Ramadan expected to begin this week, Emirates is preparing for fasting passengers both onboard and at boarding gates.

The airline will not only provide religious content on its entertainment system, but will also have iftar boxes ready.

Iftar meal boxes

From the March 22, passengers breaking their fast across all cabin classes to select Emirates destinations will receive thoughtful, nutritionally-balanced iftar meal boxes.

Iftar meals will be served in boxes designed by Emirates to represent the rich Emirati heritage of the Al Sadu weavers. Al Sadu is a traditional form of weaving practised by Bedouin women of the UAE, who handmade soft furnishings and decorative accessories with distinctive geometric patterns.

Reflecting the social aspect of Ramadan as family and friends gather to break the fast, the Al Sadu weavers used to come together in groups to spin and weave, exchanging family news, singing, and reciting poetry.

The iftar meal boxes will include light dishes and starters such as hummus and spinach bil zeit, Greek salad and

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