E-Portal Launched for Mecca Grand Mosque Iftar Spread Permits

IQNA – An e-portal has been launched in Saudi Arabia through which people can request permits to provide iftar spreads at the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

The e-portal aims to facilitate the process of submitting applications for those wishing to provide iftar spreads in the holy month of Ramadan.

It has been launched by the General Authority for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques.

Providing an iftar meal to a fasting person is considered a good deed in Islam and is encouraged, and this is why Muslims are keen to host each other during Ramadan and exchange gifts of food.

Ramadan (which is likely to start on March 12 this year) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.

It is a period of prayer, fasting, charity giving and self–accountability for Muslims around the world.

During Ramadan, Muslims fast (abstain from foods and drinks) from sunrise to sunset.

Source: Arab News