Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 Hundreds drive by to grab Iftar meals in gratitude By Tara Vocino A pproximately 200 families received an iftar dinner, prepared by members of the Turkish Cultural Center, throughout the weekend at the League for Special Needs. According to Asmaa Abou-Fouda, an iftar meal consists of soup, rice, salad and meat to thank God for what they have. “We don’t eat or drink until sunset during Ramadan from April 13 to May 13, because we’re grateful,” Abou-Fouda said. “Those with medical conditions or nursing are exempt.” Turkish Cultural Center mentor Murteza Acar delivered the food. Event organizers, including Revere’s Director of Healthy Community Initiatives, Dimple Rana, stood behind the food. Arabic translator Asmaa AbouFouda displayed an iftar meal. Arabic translator Rachid Doukali gave food to Abdan Azi Aahjoucjy, citing good service. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Arabic translator Malk Abou-Fouda handed food to Younes Fantes. Recipient Ibrahami Benhamou drove through. Tatsiana Zarrouki said she feels blessed to receive the dinner during fasting. Approximately 200 families came through to receive an iftar meal between Friday and Saturday night at the League of Special Needs. Mayor Brian Arrigo helped to distribute iftar meals last Friday night. (Courtesy photo, Asmaa Abou-Fouda) COVID-19 ambassadors, from left to right, are Ethan Francois (English translator), Rachid Doukali (Arabic), Laith Almatwari (Arabic), Linh Nguyen (Vietnamese), Asmaa AbouFouda (Arabic), Nada Abou-Fouda (Arabic) and Malk Abou-Fouda (Arabic). Rachael Mellon said the soup smelled delicious.
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