Thursday, September 15, 2011

Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta Visited Orphanage and Hosted Ifthar Gathering with the Needy

Marhaba Ya Ramadhan… the Holy month of Ramadhan is where people gather and share happiness.

To commemorate the holy month of Ramadhan, Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers hosted a series of social events. The hotel hosted Ifthar gathering with its associates, visited orphanage, a gathering with vulnerable families, Ramadhan Associates Gathering and Idul Fitri prayer at the premises.

Visiting Orphanage
One of the social activities during the month was familiarization visit to ”Panti Asuhan Muslim” (Muslim Orphanage) located in Salemba, Central Jakarta. The event was attended by hotel’s Executive team members, management of the orphanage and approximately a hundred of orphaned children.

”We would like to thank God and thanks to the Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta for the valuable time to visit us as well as their generous help to our children. I am sure, the God will reward this sincere efforts,” said Djen Mukmin, the Chairman of Muslim Orphanage.

Ifthar Gathering with Associates and Vulnerable Families
Aside from hosting Ifthar gathering with associates, the Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers also hosted Ifthar gathering with the needy. Approximately 150 people from vulnerable families attended the gathering took place at the hotel’s mosque. The event continued with familiarization and evening prayer.

According to the Executive Assistant Manager Algamar Idris, the events were part of the hotel’s social responsibility initiatives. “One of the care values we have is care to communities, where we care to each other. Every year, we host various social activities, not only during the month of Ramadan, but also in other various opportunities,” added Algamar.

In the end of the month, the hotel conducted Idul Fitri prayer within the hotel’s premises, followed with Lebaran Gathering with associates

 Visit to Orphan: Team members of Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta pose together with Orphaned Children of Muslim Orphanage.

Iftar Gathering: Associates pose for photograph during Ifthar Gathering at the Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta.


Caring each other: Approximately a hundred people from poor families received ramadan Hampers during an event called Ifthar Gathering with the Needy at the Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta.

Idul Fitri: Prayer Jemaah Idul Fitri 1432H at the Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta

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About Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta
Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers is a five star international chain hotel strategically located in the northern area of Central Jakarta, close to the Mangga Dua world-class shopping complex and Ancol dreamland, near to the largest exhibition hall; Jakarta International Expo (JI EXPO) and direct access to the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Designed for both business and leisure travelers seeking luxury accommodation, high-end facilities and ultimate services, the hotel offers 350 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, wide-range of restaurants, cafes, lounges & bars, a one-stop health club: the Acropolis Spa & Fitness, and meeting rooms for events and wedding receptions. For more information, please visit www.sheraton.com/jakarta.

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