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that the people here especially ago, my brother, His Highness
the elderly, do not cook in their Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed
homes. The reason for this Al Nahyan, President of the UAE,
is the village's magnificent visited India. He conveyed to me
community kitchen. Food for that the UAE is celebrating 2026
the entire village is cooked in as the Year of the Family. The
this community kitchen, and aim is to strengthen harmony
people sit together to eat. This and community spirit among
tradition has been continuing for its people – indeed, it’s a truly
the past 15 years. Not just that, commendable initiative.
if someone is ill, a tiffin service Friends, When the strength
is available, meaning - home of family and society combines,
delivery is also fully arranged we can overcome even the most
for. These community meals fill insurmountable challenges.
people with joy. This initiative I’ve learned about Sheikhgund
not only connects people; it village in Anantnag. The
also fosters a sense of family. challenges related to drugs,
Friends, India's family system is tobacco, cigarettes and alcohol
an integral part of our tradition. had increased significantly
It is viewed with great curiosity there. Seeing all this, Mir Jafar Ji,
in many countries around who hails from there, became
the world. In many countries, so distressed that he resolved to
such family systems are highly address this problem. He united
respected. Just a few days everyone in the village, from the

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