McDonald’s welcomed Ramadan yesterday night (31 March 2023) with an inclusive iftar for 40 folks from underprivileged households of various races – beneficiaries from 4PM (Malay Youth Literary Affiliation), in addition to non-Muslim households from SINDA (the Singapore Indian Growth Affiliation), and Keen Hearts to interrupt quick facet by facet as one.
The visitors had the chance to study in regards to the totally different features of the Malay-Muslim traditions throughout Ramadan, in addition to interact in a enjoyable McDonald’s-themed ketupat weaving exercise, culminating with a scrumptious meal for iftar, courtesy of McDonald’s.
With guest-of-honour MP Nadia Samdin in attendance at McDonald’s West Coast Park, the iftar session targeted on spreading the spirit of Ramadan for all, bringing households of all backgrounds and cultures collectively to study extra in regards to the tradition and that means behind fasting throughout Ramadan.
The “Open Seat” Initiative
As well as, as a part of McDonald’s dedication to inclusion, the model has launched “Open Seat” – an initiative that invitations prospects to share their tables in McDonald’s eating places by displaying the “Open Seat” signal supplied by McDonald’s, in order that Muslim prospects are in a position to break quick on time.
This straightforward however sort gesture, which might be doable all through the Ramadan interval from 23 March to twenty April, hopes to rally Singaporeans to be proactive in embracing the multiculturalism that makes the city-state so particular as they take pleasure in a meal along with a possible new buddy.
“Sayang” – A movie centered across the theme of affection
McDonald’s has additionally unveiled “Sayang”, a heartwarming movie centered across the theme of affection.
The minute-long video was impressed by the experiences of McDonald’s Muslim restaurant normal managers who proceed to serve their prospects with love and care in the course of the fasting month of Ramadan.
