Uber Eats to provide free meals for delivery drivers for Ramadan
26.04.2022 - 09:43
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Uber Eats is launching a range of restaurant takeovers today to offer free meals to delivery drivers and couriers who are fasting during Ramadan.
The "Sundown Spots" will open for the iftar meal at The Muslim Heritage Centre amid research commissioned by Uber Eats which reveals that almost half of Muslims believe workplaces should take some measures to support the Muslim community during Ramadan and more could be done to support them. The findings also revealed that 92 per cent of those surveyed believe more initiatives should be in place in the UK to raise awareness of Ramadan.
The holy month of Ramadan is one of the most important periods in the year for Muslims all over the world and is observed by abstaining from food, drink and many other things from sunrise to sunset for 30 days. The string of pop-up restaurants offering free iftar meals after sundown will be running in Manchester this evening (April 26) and will also provide free delivery service for the wider community.
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Uber Eats' initiative is being supported by BAFTA-nominated Muslim Tv chef Zuhair Hassan - also known as Big Zuu - and has developed a signature dish with the resident chefs at Ayam Zaman to create 'Big Zuu's Big Grill' while also being on deck to serve meals and greet diners.
“For me, Ramadan is a time to reset and reflect," Big Zuu said. Iftar is my favourite part of Ramadan, it feels like a pinnacle moment…you take a step back, realise where you are now, and where you’re meant to be heading…so I’m pleased to be partnering with Uber Eats on an initiative that is celebrating the significance of this moment.
"It’s so important that
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