Generosity is particularly pervasive among Muslims in the Kingdom during Ramadan, said Dr. Mohsin Shaikh Al-Hassan, a prominent Saudi Islamic scholar and TV host.
“You can see people — young and old — giving free food packs to motorists as well as passers-by just before iftar time,” said Dr. Al-Hassan who is also a journalist.
He added that these free Iftar meals during Ramadan stand for the generosity among Muslims which they inherited from their elders.
He noted that in the Saudi capital, there’s a car parked on the side of Dhabab Street and when the light changes to red, its occupants rush up to motorists to give food packets.
“This generosity is inherited from Islam. Our elders and parents taught us when we were small kids to feed the needy people,” he said.
He further said that there are also organizations and universities involved in a program that give Iftar meals. One of these is the King Saud University.
Under the program more than 5,000 Iftar meals daily are being given away to serve the community
The program, which is under the sponsorship of a local bank, is being implemented with the help of some 70 volunteers.
He added that in Jeddah, Iftar meals are likewise being given on the streets, especially at intersections where motorists are waiting for the green light signal.
“The food packs contain various basic food items that appease the hunger. A food pack includes dates and milk, including water,” he said.
He added that just before Iftar time, it’s “not uncommon for someone to knock on your door or gate just to give you a food pack.”
“Muslims eagerly practice this kind of generosity. It’s only expected, therefore, that they would hand down this kind of generosity to their children and grandchildren,” he said.

Source: Arab News