The providers of the Iftar service at the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia, have announced an expansion of food offerings beyond the basic items traditionally included in the sunset meal.
In addition to dates, bread, yogurt, wrapped tissues, and water, the General Authority for Care of the Two Holy Mosques has approved the inclusion of nuts, cupcakes, pies, maamoul (a filled cookie), cream, and stuffed dates.
The agency has instructed service providers to update their data, a mandatory requirement for continuing their service and contracting with accredited catering companies.
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Meanwhile, Saudi authorities have mandated that a portion of the fast-breaking meals served at the Grand Mosque in Mecca must include low-calorie options, catering to individuals with chronic illnesses.
To facilitate charitable contributions, the General Authority for Care of the Two Holy Mosques has launched an online portal for charitable organizations and benevolent individuals to submit requests to provide Iftar meals inside the Grand Mosque during Ramadan, which is expected to begin on March 1 this year.
