Emirati Jiu-Jitsu stars win 23 medals, athletes grab 11 medals, and People of Determination excel with 14 medals
For Abu Dhabi resident Hafeed OP, ending his fast during Ramadan on the side of a busy street or in a neighbourhood park is common.
The general manager of a mineral water supply company called Pearl Water, Hafeed, often drives around the city as the Muezzin calls out for Maghrib prayers.
“I meet many clients in-person during the holy month of Ramadan. One of my main duties is to manage client requirements and expectations and find new customers. That can be done when I meet with them,” Hafeed explained.
“My colleague and I travel around the city in a minivan that carries several five-gallon water canisters,” he added.
“On most days, we are outside during Iftar since we have some workshops in the Musaffah Industrial Area,” stated Hafeed.
The Kerala native, who hails from the Kannur district, gets together with his friends and ends his fast with a simple meal of dates, water, and some snacks such as samosa and banana fritters.
“Sometimes we go to a restaurant. This year we ended our fast in a public park at least three times,” he added.
A resident of the UAE for five years, Hafeed has been employed with Pearl Water for four years. “I came to the UAE searching for better opportunities after my cousin suggested this is a good place to work,” explained Hafeed.
While he tries to be with his family during Ramadan, this year, he had to stay in the UAE. “I decided to remain in the UAE as last year due to Covid-19 restrictions I had gotten stuck in India,” he added.
Commenting on his daily routine, Hafeed said he meets with his corporate clients selling each one approximately 50 water bottles. “Following which, I travel to meet non-corporate clients. By the time I am done with work, it is time for Iftar,” he added.
Hafeed said he eats a simple dinner after the Taraweeh prayers. “Dinner is usually a dosa (South Indian rice crepe) and some beef or chicken curry. I usually have rice and curries for Suhoor,” he stated.
dhanusha@khaleejtimes.com
ALSO READ:
Emirati Jiu-Jitsu stars win 23 medals, athletes grab 11 medals, and People of Determination excel with 14 medals
The first of seven phases, Friday's vote covered 166 million voters in 102 constituencies across 21 states and territories
The unique showcase brings together a diverse lineup of comedians from India and Pakistan, promising an hour of non-stop entertainment
Work teams across all customs centres continued to process cargo clearance and inspections
The UN chief urges international community to work together to prevent any actions that could push the entire Middle East over the edge
This punishment sent out a message to all teams of the importance of maintaining a healthy pace throughout a match
Only 10 of Gaza's 36 hospitals are currently even partially functioning
The updated Meta AI assistant will be given more prominent billing within Meta's Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger apps