Matariya Iftar Wins Best Group Feeding Initiative Award
The People of Good Competition gathered high-profile government officials to celebrate this year's most impactful Ramadan feeding campaigns.
May 05, 2025
The Matariya Iftar has been recognised as the Best Group Feeding Initiative in this year's People of Good Competition, organised by Egypt's Ministry of Social Solidarity. The award highlighted the most impactful Ramadan feeding campaign across the country.
The Matariya Iftar is considered the largest public Ramadan meal in Egypt. This year's gathering included local residents along with several high-profile attendees: Dr. Maya Morsi, Minister of Social Solidarity, foreign ambassadors, celebrities, and sports stars.
The award ceremony was attended by key government officials, including the Minister of Social Solidarity, Dr Maya Morsi, Minister of Endowments, Dr. Osama El-Azhary, and Minister of Local Development, Dr. Manal Awad.
The competition was jointly organised by the Ministry and the Fund for Supporting Projects of Associations and Civil Society Organisations, aiming to encourage impactful charitable initiatives during Ramadan.
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