Lifesaving Deliveries During Ramadan

Iftar During Work: Lifesaving Missions on Sharjah's Streets

For many, the month of Ramadan is about slowing down, spending time with family, and shared iftars. The streets are quieter during the day, but come alive in the evening when it's time to break the fast. However, there is another world working behind the scenes: couriers who follow the city's pulse, being on the move every day. In Sharjah, great responsibility falls on those who deliver not just food but life-saving medications. Their story is about the quiet heroism of Ramadan.

The Intersection of Fasting and Duty

A pharmacy motor courier's shift starts in the early afternoon, meaning they're on the road during the hottest part of the day. This poses a unique physical and mental challenge during fasting. Heat, traffic, constant focus, and the risk of dehydration are part of everyday life. Yet when a call comes in, there's no deliberation—it's time to go.

One evening, just minutes before iftar, an urgent request came in. The caller needed high blood pressure medication to be taken immediately after breaking the fast. Believing he had some left, he found out at the last minute that he had run out. He hoped help would arrive in time, even as the call to prayer drew near.

The courier didn't hesitate. He picked up the medication, hopped on his bike, and arrived at the address just minutes before the evening prayer. Grateful eyes met him at the door. The recipient not only accepted the package but also invited the courier to break the fast with dates and fruit. Moments like these give meaning to the long hours and fatigue.

More than a Package, It's a Responsibility

During Ramadan, the number of online orders significantly increases. Food delivery workers hustle during the hours before iftar, but the pressure on medication couriers is different. For them, it's not about volume but urgency. A delay in delivering blood pressure reducers, insulin, or heart medication can have serious consequences.

This kind of work requires constant alertness. The courier always carries water and a few dates, because one never knows when the next call might come. For the courier, time is the most crucial factor—minutes can impact a person's well-being, or even their life.

Such responsibility demands a different focus than an average delivery. Here, the package is not just a product; it's safety, reassurance, and health.

Helping Beyond Borders

Sometimes, requests come from outside the official delivery zone. On one occasion, a diabetic woman called just before iftar. She was feeling unwell and urgently needed her medication. Although the address was beyond the usual area, the courier didn't start looking for alternative solutions. He didn't tally the kilometers or cite rules. He picked up the package and left.

Time was a critical factor here too. The weakness from fasting and the health condition combined can be a dangerous mix. When he arrived, the woman greeted him with relief. She didn't expect such swift assistance. These are the stories that, although invisible, deeply imprint on the city's daily life.

Facing Obstacles and Moving Forward

Over the years, there have been many unexpected situations. During the pandemic, for example, the motorbike malfunctioned during an urgent delivery. The decision was quick: he pulled the vehicle aside, called a taxi, and continued with the medication to the recipient. After handing over the package, he returned to the bike and made the necessary repairs.

This attitude clearly shows that the service is not just a job, but a mission. The goal isn't a convenient solution, but to ensure the medication reaches the patient on time. Traffic, heat, and technical problems are all secondary when it comes to urgent cases.

The Last Hours of Ramadan on the Road

The hardest part of fasting for many is the last hour. After the afternoon heat, the body is exhausted by evening. Concentration must be maintained, even as the body craves water and energy. Couriers are still on the move, keeping an eye on traffic and the phone.

Iftar doesn't take place at a grand table. Often, water and dates are brought out in a parking lot, the shadow of a building, or right before the next address. There's no long family dinner, no festive setting. But there's the knowledge that someone counts on them.

The rest of the evening isn't spent in rest. Calls continue, and the city's nighttime rhythm gives new impetus to the work.

Away from Family, Close to the Goal

Ramadan is a time for many to strengthen family ties. For those working away from home, this is a particularly sensitive period. Missing shared meals and evenings spent with siblings and parents. Yet the purpose and responsibility found in the work provide strength.

The family left at home knows that there is meaningful work behind the distance. At the end of the festive period, when another religious holiday arrives, there might be a chance to travel home. But until then, the city's streets are the stage for everyday life.

Sharjah's motor courier drivers for pharmaceuticals quietly do their work. They're not in the spotlight, yet they are indispensable. On Ramadan evenings, when most are seated at a family table, they're moving through traffic, with a small package in the trunk. That package often means more than just medicine: hope, comfort, and a chance for a more peaceful night.

This story isn't about spectacular heroics, but everyday devotion. It shows that fasting and work aren’t mutually exclusive, but reinforce each other to give deeper meaning to service. Every evening on Sharjah's streets, it is proven time and again that true help is often born quietly, between two addresses.

Source: 24.hu