Mercy Tables can usually be seen on Egypt’s streets to provide lower-income citizens with free Iftar (a meal to break one’s fast) during Ramadan. For the first time in Egypt’s history, citizens will have to obtain permits to provide Mercy Tables, Adib said. “The permit has five conditions, which I believe will prevent a lot of people from providing Mercy Tables this year,” he added. Is the country so perfectly regulated that the only missing reform is regulations for Mercy Tables?” he commented. Inspectors will supervise the food served at Mercy Tables in coordination with the Supply Directorates and medicine departments.

Source: Egypt Independent May 24, 2017 14:26 UTC