Press Release No. EBB-42-2019
PHIlippine CONSULATE GENERAL IN JEDDAH hosts IFTAR banquet
14 May 2019 –The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah held its annual Iftar (or breaking of fast) on 13 May 2019 in celebration of the holy month of Ramadan.
The Iftar is a tradition in Muslim countries where the Muslims fast every day from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan. The fast-breaking meal eaten after sunset is called Iftar.
Consul General Edgar B. Badajos said that the Consulate’s Iftar is a way of showing respect to the traditions and practices of the Muslim community during the month of Ramadan. The Consulate’s Iftar this year was specifically set on the last day of Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) to serve at the same time as thanksgiving for the successful and peaceful conduct of overseas voting. -END-
Jeddah PCG personnel, dependents, and Filipino community election volunteers partake of the Iftar
banquet hosted by the Jeddah Consulate General in commemoration of the holy month of Ramadan.
Consul General Edgar B. Badajos (leftmost) and Consulate personnel prepare the meals to be served for
Jeddah PCG’s Iftar. Also in photo are attache Mary Anne Hipe, (2nd from left), Vice-Consul Alfred Kristoffer
Guiang (3rd from left), and attaché Ligaya de Jesus (rightmost).
