The Mira Hong Kong Stages the First-Ever Ramadan Iftar Dinner
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Co-hosted with Miramar Travel and Consulate General of Türkiye in Hong Kong, Showcasing Muslim-Friendly Hotel Services
HONG KONG SAR -
Media OutReach Newswire
- 6 March 2025 - The Mira Hong Kong, a design-led urban lifestyle
retreat located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, has proudly hosted the
first-ever Ramadan Iftar Dinner Celebration at its penthouse Ballroom on
March 4, 2025.
This landmark event organized in collaboration with Miramar Travel and
Consulate General of Türkiye in Hong Kong was a milestone step towards
recognition of Hong Kong as a Muslim-friendly destination as it brought
together
nearly 200 Guests representing the local Muslim community,
diplomats from the Middle East and Asia, local government officials from
the tourism sector, and media to symbolically break the fast and enjoy
an evening of togetherness and cultural discovery, and a variety of
halal dining options. It was also an opportunity to shine a spotlight on
the hotel's Muslim-friendly facilities and services, recently
distinguished with
5 crescents byCrescentRating.com, reaffirming that the award-winning urban
retreat and its sister property - enchanting boutique hotel, Mira Moon –
are among the best choices for Muslim travellers.
After the sunset prayer led by the Chief Imam of Hong Kong, Mufti
Muhammad Arshad, and symbolic breaking of the fast with dates and lentil
soup, followed by welcoming remarks from the three co-hosts: Mr
Alexander Wassermann, Head of Hotels & Serviced Apartments, Miramar
Group, Mr Alex Lee, General Manager of Miramar Travel, and Mr. Kerim
Sercan Evcin, Consul General of Türkiye in Hong Kong, as well as the
Guest of Honour, Mr. Clarence Leung, Under Secretary for Home and Youth
Affairs, HKSAR Government, all guests including 12 Consuls General from the Middle East and Asia representing
Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iran,
Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and the
Philippines enjoyed a sumptuous Halal buffet showcasing a variety of
specialty dishes from Chinese to Mediterranean cuisines. The
cross-cultural experience was entwined with a traditional music
performance, Turkish shadow puppet theatre, and ended with interactive
Turkish Bazaar serving traditional snacks enjoyed during the holy period
of Ramadan including the coffee brewed in the hot sand.
Mrs. Angelina Cheung, Commissioner for Tourism, Culture, Sports and
Tourism Bureau, Tourism Commission said, "I am very happy to participate
in tonight's Ramadan Iftar Dinner. I am also pleased to see the trade
proactively work hand in hand with the Government to develop the Middle
East and ASEAN markets and offer more suitable dining options for Muslim
visitors, including high-end Chinese cuisines. As of now, more than 140
restaurants have received Halal-certification. The Government is
strengthening efforts to develop markets in the Middle East and ASEAN,
and encouraging various sectors of the community to enhance
tourism‑support facilities with a view to attracting more high‑end
visitors."
Located just a stroll away from the Kowloon Mosque in the heart of the city's shopping mecca,
The Mira Hong Kong, is a Muslim-friendly hotel with top-notch
Halal dining options including Cantonese fine dining at
MICHELIN-recommended Cuisine Cuisine at The Mira, an Arabic speaking
Guest Ambassador, delicious 24/7 in-room dining menu in Arabic serving
Asian and Western favorites, a spacious open-air lounge Vibes hidden in
the courtyard oasis-like setting, plus expansive wellness facilities at
MiraSpa. Meanwhile, the fabled Chinese fairy-tale themed boutique hotel,
Mira Moon – overlooking the Victoria Harbour on Hong Kong Island
and located just a short stroll from the iconic Wan Chai Mosque as well
as HKCEC – is fitted with necessary Muslim-friendly amenities and offers
a Halal breakfast set to international travellers.
"Our luxurious urban oasis in Tsim Sha Tsui, The Mira Hong Kong, and
enchanting boutique hotel in Causeway Bay, Mira Moon, accredited by the
world's leading authority on halal travel, CrescentRating, are ready to
cater to the needs of discerning Muslim travellers," shared Alexander
Wassermann, Head of Hotels & Serviced Apartments, Miramar Group.
"All of our employees have received extensive training on halal food and
halal travel practices implemented at our hotels. Our Team looks
forward to welcoming more Muslim Guests from around the world and we aim
to be the preferred Chinese dining destination in Hong Kong for the
local Muslim community."
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