SHAH ALAM - The Iftar Ala Madinah @Karangkraf programme kicked off yesterday with excited visitors experiencing a new way of breaking fast together, ala Madinah.
Government employee Ahmad Ramadhan Mohd Lokoman, 42, said his presence at the Karangkraf Group Complex was not just to enjoy the meals provided but also to create new memories with his wife and three children.
"This is my first time joining a public group breaking of fast like this because previously, it was only with family and friends, so I invited my wife to try something new.
"As soon as I found out about this programme from friends, I immediately registered and Alhamdulillah, I got the chance to participate because I was told that space is limited.
"I want to express my gratitude to the organisers for arranging this programme, and indirectly, it also helps people to save on their iftar expenses, especially for the B40 group," he told Sinar.
The Iftar Ala Madinah @Karangkraf 2024 programme runs from March13 to April 4, accommodating 1,000 guests per day to give the public the opportunity to experience breaking fast as if they were at Masjid Nabawi, thereby strengthening community ties.
The programme starts at 6pm daily except Saturday and Sunday at Dataran Karangkraf, Section 15, here.
Meanwhile, customer service officer Nur Azliana Azmir, 40 said the programme provides her with the opportunity to interact with visitors and exchange dishes.
"Last year, I participated in this programme and enjoyed breaking fast together, so this time I came again with my husband and two children."
"Besides enjoying the delicious free meals, I also get to meet new people and share the dishes we brought.
"Moreover, we live in Sungai Buloh but work here in Shah Alam. We usually don't have time to break fast together as a family, so I brought them along," she said.