ISLAMABAD – Removal of all the Coronavirus related restrictions has boosted the number of traditional roadside ‘Iftars’ in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Roadside or joint ‘Iftars’ are main feature of the holy month of Ramadan observed by the Muslims across the globe with religious fervour and great enthusiasm. In Islamabad, green belts along the different roads was used for the roadside ‘Iftars’ while in Rawalpindi, such ‘dastarkhwans’ were being set up at major markets and highways like Commercial, Sixth Road, Saddar, Murree road and others. He said he did not arrange the roadside ‘Iftar’ during the last two Ramadan due to the Coronavirus related restrictions imposed by the local administration. Afridi said such religious activities did not only help poor and needy but also imperative to promote spirit of charity and sharing in the country.

Source: The Nation April 09, 2022 02:18 UTC