Iftar for Patients’ Companions

Caring for family members and companions who stay beside patients through support at iftar.

Accompanying a family member receiving care often means adjusting many parts of daily life. Rest, household responsibilities and meals may all change as attention centres on the person undergoing treatment. During the fasting month, finding food for iftar is not always easy alongside these responsibilities.

The Iftar for Patients’ Companions programme invites us to care for the people beside patients. Sharing an iftar meal is a simple way to support companions who devote time and energy to their families.

Care for those who also care

Behind a course of treatment there is often a family member helping with everyday needs, communicating with relatives and waiting for updates. They too have important personal needs, including time to eat and rest.

Support for companions does not promise any treatment outcome. Its purpose is to offer everyday care and help create a more comfortable moment at iftar.

Share respectfully within the care environment

• Coordinate with people who understand the rules of the facility.
• Prepare suitable, clean food that is easy to distribute.
• Maintain order and avoid obstructing access to services.
• Do not photograph patients or companions without their consent.

Match support to actual needs

Every care setting is different. Visiting hours, available areas and rules about bringing food should be considered before distribution. Food for companions should also be distinguished from patients’ dietary needs, which may follow specific instructions from healthcare professionals.

If you wish to participate, contact Amal Jannati to ask about information and priority needs. Coordinating first makes it easier to express care in an orderly way without placing additional demands on recipients.

We may not be able to take over the responsibility of caring for their loved ones. But we can show that they have not been forgotten. Let us offer simple attention, protect privacy and respect each companion’s circumstances.