Singapore – Nearly 200 residents gathered in northern Singapore on Friday evening for a community Buka Puasa dinner hosted by McDonald’s Singapore, as Muslim families observing Ramadan broke fast alongside neighbours from the surrounding estate.
The gathering took place at Our Greenview Hub in Marsiling and brought together families from the government-supported ComLink+ programme as well as residents from the Woodlands area.
Among those attending was Zaqy Mohamad, Singapore’s senior minister of State for Defence and for Sustainability and the Environment, and adviser to Marsiling–Yew Tee grassroots organisations. He spent time meeting families and speaking with residents at the event.
The dinner was organised in partnership with several government and community groups, including the Ministry of Social and Family Development, Families for Life, the People’s Association, and the Health Promotion Board.
“This event reflects our ongoing commitment to building bridges across communities,” said Linda Ming, head of brand communications and customer care at McDonald’s Singapore. “Sharing a meal is a simple yet powerful way to foster connection.”
Families were served a Buka Puasa meal featuring McDonald’s menu items such as McCrispy burgers, Filet-o-Fish burgers, and sharing boxes that included spicy chicken tenders and Chicken McNuggets.
Children and parents also took part in activities organised during the evening, including writing messages of hope for the community and participating in a short quiz on the significance of Ramadan.
The event also highlighted the company’s “Light a Lamp, Share a Table” campaign, which was rolled out across McDonald’s outlets islandwide from 19 February.
Under the initiative, small lamps placed on dining tables signal that customers are open to sharing seats with those breaking fast.
The idea, the company said, is to encourage diners to welcome others looking for a place to sit during the busy evening period when many Muslims gather to break their fast.
