Over 6,500 labourers receive ‘Ediya’ gifts

DUBAI: As part of Eid celebrations, the Dar Al Ber Society distributed Eid Al Adha gifts to labourers and other low income group people at various locations in Dubai.

Dar Al Ber Society’s caravan of Ediya, i.e., Eid gifts visited three different places in Dubai and distributed special Eid Al Adha gifts which included branded shoes, garments, bags, belts, toys, consumer items, etc. The gifts were mainly distributed among labourers and other low income people.

The irst stop of the Caravan was on Aug.13, at Nuzul labour camp in Jebel Ali wherein over 6,000 male labourers received consumer products such as tea, moisturisers, facial cream, body lotions, etc. The people were also treated with ice cream, cakes and other desserts.

The second destination of the caravan on Aug.14, was to the Philippines Overseas Labour Ofice (POLO), in Al Qusais where 290 women received gifts such as branded accessories such as garments, shoes, bags, belts, etc. The group was also treated with ice creams and desserts. The highlight of the evening was when the team gifted a branded wedding dress to Rochelle who is soon getting married in Philippines and was lying to Phillipines on the next day.

The third stop on Aug.15 was at Berkley’s Women Labour Camp in Al Quoz where around 300 women received gifts that included accessories such as branded shoes, garments, bags, belts, etc. The ladies were also treated with ice cream, cakes & other sweets.

“Eid is the time to give and share happiness. These sisters and brothers are away from their families, and they deserve all the happiness. We, at Dar Al Ber Society, feel that it is our duty to make them feel happy”, said, Dr. Hisham Al Zahrani, Deputy Director, Social Sector, Dar Al Ber Society.

“All the people were very excited to receive the gifts and there was a wave of happiness among the people there. I got emotional on seeing them so excited and happy after receiving the Eid gifts. I feel privileged that God gave me this opportunity to serve them”, said Juhi Yasmeen Khan, CSR & Charity Initiatives Expert at Dar Al Ber Society.

“We are very grateful to the Dar Al Ber Society for all the gifts for all the gifts and kindness. It feels like it is already Eid in our camp”, said Gary Pinto, Camp Supervisor, Dubai Properties, Nuzul Labour Camp.