Staff members of Kigali Marriott Hotel this week joined the Muslim community in Nyamirambo, Nyarugenge District to share an evening meal, commonly known as Iftar, and is taken during such times as the ongoing holy month of Ramadhan.

In the spirit of sharing a feast with the Muslim community during this period of Ramadhan, 21 staff members of Marriott on Wednesday took the evening off to go to Mar’wa Rah’Man Mosque in Rwarutabura, Nyamirambo Sector where they shared the meal with the Muslim community in the area.

After the meal, the Imam of Mar’wa Rah’Man Mosque, Sheikh Daoud Niyigena, thanked Kigali Marriott Hotel staff for the gesture.

He said Iftar is a social event that involves family and community members.

"It is common for people to host others for dinner, or gather as a community for a potluck. It is also common for people to invite and share food with those less fortunate. The spiritual reward for charitable giving is considered to be especially significant during Ramadan,” he added.

Aisha Nante Mambo, the Human Resource Manager at Kigali Marriott Hotel, said that they chose the mosque in Rwarutabura because there are members who do not have the privilege to enjoy festivities like Ramadhan.

"We saw that one of the best ways to serve the community is to share Iftar with the Muslim community,” she said.

She urged Muslims to keep supporting the disadvantaged.

Millions of Muslims around the world observe the holy fasting month of Ramadhan every year. This year, the fasting started on May 17 and is expected to end on June 14.

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