Dubai - Door-to-door distribution of Iftar meals is not allowed.
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Authorities in the UAE have issued Covid-19 safety guidelines that must be followed by residents during the holy month of Ramadan. The National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) listed out the safety rules in a video posted on Tuesday.
Social behaviour
- Group Iftars are restricted to members of the same family residing in the same house.
- Ramadan greetings must be exchanged via smart channels only – phones or social media.
- Avoid majlis gathering during Iftars.
- Avoid crowded shops and souqs.
- Iftar tents are not allowed.
- Quran copies or other gifts must not be distributed as gifts.
- Beggars must be reported to the authorities.
Iftar distribution (individuals)
- It is strictly forbidden to distribute door-to-door Iftar meals.
- Do not exchange food with family and neighbours.
- Do not send food to mosques.
Iftar distribution (institutions):
- Meals distribution to labour camps and communities can only be done through coordination between restaurants and the camp managers.
- Meals distribution is allowed only in open venues with the application of all preventive measures like social distancing.
- It is not allowed to distribute Iftar meals inside or in front of restaurants.
- Meals must be prepared according to the highest public health standards.
- Those preparing and handling food must undergo regular medical checks.
- Masks must be worn at all times.
- Meals must be distributed in single-use packages.
- Social distancing is must during packaging, wrapping, storing and distribution of meals.