Community clubs offer alternative to mosque iftars for low-wage earners in Oman
Published 12 Apr,2021 via Muscat Daily - Iftars held at mosques were a common sight during Ramadan in Oman but due to COVID-19 restrictions, these community events couldn’t be organised last year. Mosque iftars played a vital role, especially for bachelors and low-wage earners.
This year too, those who relied on charity to break fast will be denied that meal served at mosques owing to the precautionary measures and social distancing guidelines in place.
To this end, a few individuals and community clubs in Muscat are working to provide an alternative to the iftar meals which were offered by most mosques during Ramadan.
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