From the beginning to the end of this year's Ramadan, Etihad Airways will offer its passengers a series of seasonal offers.
“Ramadan holds a special place in our hearts, it is a time to reflect and spread kindness. “We are committed to sharing these Ramadan values across all touchpoints of our guests’ journey, from our lounges to onboard experiences,” said Turky Al Hammadi, Chief Product and Hospitality Officer at Etihad Airways.
Ramadan specials will include an Iftar menu that combines Emirati flavors with a modern twist, with dishes such as lentil soup, Arabic mezze, lamb and date meatballs with saffron rice, lamb bukhari with smoked cardamom yoghurt, machbous shredded chicken with chaami cheese and pickled onion, braised lamb with rice noodles, fresh salads, warm umm ali dessert, Vimto mousse and date olive oil cake, and more, all made with as many ingredients as possible sustainable, premium and locally sourced.
In addition to the Iftar menus on board, passengers traveling through Etihad lounges in Abu Dhabi, New York, Washington DC and London Heathrow will also be able to enjoy traditional Ramadan refreshments such as laban, Vimto, karkade, date milk and cucumber moisturizing. soft drinks and rose milk. Iftar meals will also be available for those breaking their fast in Etihad lounges before departure, with dishes including hot harira soup and lobster machbous ravioli with chicken biryani, Vimto cheesecake, rose and pistachio mahalabia and rangeena in the menu. Those who break their fast just before or after landing will receive an Iftar bag decorated with traditional Emirati artwork, containing laban, water and dates.
Dedicated prayer facilities will be available in Etihad's premium lounges and on board flights, incorporating real-time electronic Qibla pointers, while passengers will also have the option to contribute to charities and join the generous spirit of Ramadan by donating. his miles to those in need. Miles can be donated to The Reach Campaign, which supports families affected by river blindness and lymphatic filariasis, via the Etihad Guest website.
“We offer Etihad Guest members the opportunity to donate their miles, allowing them to spread kindness and support communities around the world. We have seen the generosity of our guests with more than 250 million miles donated to a variety of causes through the Etihad Guest program to date. It is initiatives like these that truly embody the spirit of generosity and compassion that Ramadan represents,” Al Hammadi said.
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The airline's exclusive E-BOX entertainment system will also feature a selection of Ramadan programming and religious content, including Rehlat Haya, which explores and promotes behaviors that lead to happiness and stability from different perspectives, as well as the “Chef Bil Bait” kitchen. and the El Dunia Ramadan series, which shows how various cultures celebrate Ramadan and illustrates the diversity of the Muslim community around the world, as well as an audio version of the Holy Quran.
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