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Ramadan: UAE royals break fast with 100 cancer patients and survivors; what better way to celebrate this holy festival?

by Pushpanjali Nayak

April 12, 2023 21

The Iftar event held at the VIP Hall in Ras Al Khaimah was not your ordinary one. The event was organized to raise awareness about cancer and to provide support to cancer patients and survivors. The event was attended by nearly 100 cancer patients and survivors along with their families. Royals, officials, and doctors also graced the event to shed light on the disease.

The Iftar was organized by the Emirates Cancer Society, Life Pharmacy, Julfar, Kerala Hypermarket, and Abdullah Ali Sharhan Charity. Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Ruler’s Office, was the chief guest of the event, along with other dignitaries.

The event kicked off at 4:30 pm, and the guests were given a grand welcome. Volunteers escorted the guests to their seats with a welcome gift that featured cancer awareness. A quiz program and informative sessions were held for the young ones of the family. Many cancer survivors spoke about their battle with the disease, and their stories were emotional and inspiring.

As Adhan was called out, the Royals broke their fast with the guests and then proceeded to offer Maghrib prayer with the congregation. Medical checkups were held before and after the dinner to highlight its importance and how it helps detect cancer at an early stage.

Inamullah Sheikh, Area Manager at Life Pharmacy, said, “Along with other entities, we wanted to organize an Iftar with a touch of raising awareness about cancer, which is a global risk that must be acknowledged irrespective of age.”

During the event, guests had many questions regarding the disease, and the experts present at the event broke the myth surrounding cancer and provided them with satisfactory answers.
“Guests had many questions regarding the disease and the experts present at the event broke the myth surrounding cancer and provided them with satisfactory answers,” added Sheikh.

A survivor who wished to remain anonymous said that it was a difficult battle, and talking about it would surely make the warriors ready to take up the fight. A cancer patient who attended the dinner with the family was delighted with the knowledge gained at the event.

Such events help boost our spirit and motivate us to fight the disease, said a warrior. The guests were given gifts as a token of appreciation, including supplements, beauty products, and awareness material to understand the disease much better.

The event was a success, and it was a unique way to raise awareness about cancer. Cancer is a deadly disease that affects millions of people worldwide, and the event was a way to show support for those who are fighting the disease and to provide hope and inspiration to cancer patients and survivors.
The guests were given gifts as a token of appreciation. “Gifts included supplements, a few beauty products, and much more. It also had awareness material to understand the disease much better,” said Paria Mousavi, a volunteer and store manager at Life Pharmacy.

The Iftar event was an emotional and inspiring event that brought people together to show support for those who are battling cancer. It was an event that showcased the power of community and the importance of coming together to support each other during difficult times.

In conclusion, the Iftar event held in Ras Al Khaimah was a unique way to raise awareness about cancer and provide support to cancer patients and survivors. The event was a success, and it was a powerful display of the strength and resilience of the human spirit. It was an event that showed that, no matter what we are facing, we can always find strength and support in our community.