𝐀 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞

Let’s take a step back for a moment. The sun is setting, the scent of home-cooked meals fills the air, and families gather. It’s a moment of warmth, gratitude, and togetherness.

But for some, there is no feast waiting at the table. No stocked pantry, no certainty about tomorrow’s meals—especially during Ramadan, when the struggle is even more profound.

𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞

In 2022, a small group of property agents from OrangeTee — Azan Arifin, Zue Ali Property, Waty Zin, M F Deen, and Abdul Razack—came together with one powerful intention: to give back to those in need during the Ramadan season.

Having seen the struggles of families sacrificing meals and stretching food, they knew they had to act.

Thus, Ramadan Festive Care was born. With no corporate backing, the agents rallied support from fellow agents, clients, and lawyers, collecting donations, purchasing essentials, and packing hampers by hand.

Every year during the Ramadan Festive Care event, they invited families in need to personally receive hampers, while also delivering them to those unable to attend. This effort not only provided essential items but also demonstrated the true power of community and compassion.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

The key to the movement's success was the powerful partnerships forged with various charitable organisations. Mohamed Irshad, founder and president of Roses of Peace (ROP), a charity dedicated to uplifting communities in need, opened doors to influential ministers and organisations. Dr. Maliki Osman, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Education and Foreign Affairs, took notice, identifying 100 families in urgent need through his community center. This gave the movement a vital boost.

As the initiative grew, Azan's strong ties with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and Mendaki, along with Waty’s connections with 4PM—a charity supporting low-income families—helped broaden its reach. Partnerships with other organisations like Muhammadiyah further amplified the impact. Schools in Woodlands and the Nagapatinam Association also rallied behind the cause.

By 2023, the Ramadan Festive Care initiative has become a cornerstone in OrangeTee’s yearly corporate social responsibility commitment.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐧: 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬

Ramadan teaches muslims that fasting is not just abstaining from food but fostering taqwa for —awareness of God and compassion for those in need.

With this spirit, the movement grew, expanding from 100 to 1,000 hampers by 2024. As logistics became more complex—sourcing supplies, organising volunteers, and coordinating deliveries—the mission remained: ensuring no one is forgotten, especially during Ramadan.

𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬

For Azan, this initiative is deeply personal. Growing up, his father taught him the value of sadaqah (charity), reminding him that wealth is a test, and the best way to show gratitude is by giving back. “There was a time when I was the one receiving a Ramadan hamper. This isn’t just charity—it’s a reminder that we are all part of the same community, responsible for one another.”

Some moments remain etched in the hearts of volunteers. Like the family in Jalan Minyak who broke down in tears upon receiving their hamper, realising that they were not alone. “When they opened the door and saw the package, they started crying,” said Zue Ali. “That was when I truly understood—we aren’t just giving them food. We’re giving them dignity and hope.”

Or the elderly man in Bedok, caring for his disabled brother, who learned at the end of the event that he wasn’t on the list for hampers. Undeterred, Waty and the team told him to meet them at his void deck in an hour. They quickly bought the items and returned to find him waiting. “Imagine if we hadn’t come back. That moment changed me,” Waty Zin said.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩

We may be real estate professionals, but we are also part of this community,” said the team. “We earn, and we give back. That’s what makes it meaningful.”

As we mark the end of Ramadan and celebrate Hari Raya, we invite you to join us in this journey of giving. Whether through donations, volunteering, or simply spreading the word, every effort counts. Just $10 can help put food on a struggling family’s table. And as Muslims believe, in this sacred month, every good deed is multiplied.

Donations will be accepted until the end of April 2025. Your generosity can make a real difference—join us in supporting those in need. May your kindness be rewarded abundantly. Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri.