Dubai, UAE, June 7, 2016:   The holy month of Ramadan is here and millions of people around the world honor this month with acts of service and prayers. Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the leading jewellery retailer strengthens its CSR activities in the GCC and Far East region this Ramadan, embracing the spirit of giving. Such month long activities are planned in association with like-minded organizations from the respective countries to benefit the needy. Over 53,000 special iftar meals will be distributed during this period.

In UAE, 24,000 Iftar meals will be provided at Sajaa Industrial area throughout the holy month of Ramadan in an air conditioned tent which is set up with the support of Sharjah Charity International. Apart from this, iftar kits will be distributed across the Emirates to the needy.

In Bahrain, the group is planning to provide over 4,500 iftar meals to the workers at different labor camps located all over Bahrain.  Like in previous years, they will be associating with Discovery Islam, Al Hedaya Centre and Friendship Society for Blinds to carry out such activities in Bahrain.

In Kuwait, the group will provide iftar meals to over 3,600 laborers in different parts of various governorates in Kuwait. 

In Qatar, the group will be providing iftar meals to over 1,500 laborers during the time of Ramadan through their tents located in Al Khor & Industrial Area near Asian Town. 

In Oman, the group is distributing special Ramadan kit to the under privileged, 300 such kits includes of grocery which will be enough for a person to break the fast for 15 days during Ramadan.

In Singapore, 370 special iftar kit will be distributed to the under privileged people, one such kit will includes of grocery will be enough for a family to break the fast for a week. 

In Malaysia, the group will be distributing 2,500 food kit to the less fortunate & blind people in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur in association with the likeminded organizations. One such kit includes grocery which will be enough for a family to break the fast for a week.

Since its inception in 1993, Malabar Group has been actively involved in CSR activities with the aim of creating a difference to the community in and around their area of operations. The importance of CSR activities for Malabar Group has grown over the decades and the group sets aside a fixed percentage of its net profit for the benefit of the needy. They undertake social welfare activities all year long, focusing on five priority areas such medical, educational sector, environment as well as housing and women empowerment.