Dubai International Airport is known for being the busiest international hub that has previously welcomed 86.9 million passengers, just in 2023. But did you ever imagine that Iftar could be taking place at its runway? Well, against the backdrop of flights taking off, the first-ever Iftar on the runway took place for a group of employees at the Dubai International Airport. Here’s all about it!
First Runway Iftar At Dubai International Airport
Connecting the world, from the runway to the #Iftar table 🍽️
This #Ramadan marked a historic moment as we hosted the first-ever Iftar on an #airport runway, celebrating the happiness of fostering connections between diverse cultures over a traditional meal 🕌🌟#RamadanInDubai pic.twitter.com/knYhrHSA1a— DXB (@DXB) March 20, 2024
Yes, you read that right, the first-ever runway Iftar took place at Dubai International Airport for a group of employees. Symbolising a sense of community and coming together of different cultures, this was shared in a video by DXB. Yes, the airport took to its official account on X (formerly Twitter) to share a video of the staff, belonging to several nationalities sitting together at the Iftar table. This table was on the Tarmac and they were seen placing customary Ramadan treats. These included dates, refreshing beverages, traditional Arabic dishes, fruits, and sweets.
A Group Of Employees Took Part In This Celebration
Ramadan Kareem 🌙
We hope the holy month brings you peace, reflection and renewed connections with your loved ones 🫶#DXB #Ramadan #RamadanInDubai #RamadanKareem pic.twitter.com/ZTXItGYzxs— DXB (@DXB) March 10, 2024
In fact, the fast-breaking or Iftar took place as the sunset in the background and the employees in the video can be seen sharing the stories and forging some precious memories, as they passed around delicious food and drinks.
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As it happens, this initiative was a part of the commitment to promoting inclusivity and cultural understanding, as reported by the Khaleej Times. So, with the employees coming together from varied backgrounds and cultures, it is certainly something special that also showcases the many ways by which, the international airport offers memorable experiences. In case you’re still unaware, Dubai International Airport is the world’s busiest international hub. It has connections to 262 destinations that are spread across 104 countries through 102 international carriers.
So, how do you indulge in Iftar during Ramadan fellow Emiratis?
Cover Image Courtesy: X/DXB
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