Muslim Culture Club Celebrates Annual Taste of Ramadan Event
Taste of Ramadan brought together people of all backgrounds.
June 24, 2023
CRLS’s Muslim Culture Club recently hosted its annual Taste of Ramadan event on the evening of April 13th, where community members from various backgrounds came together to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan in CRLS’s main cafeteria. The event was a fantastic opportunity for those who are not familiar with Islam and the traditions of Ramadan to learn more about this essential time of the year for Muslims.
Ramadan is a sacred month for Muslims around the world. It is a time for fasting, prayer, and reflection, where Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset. Muslims dedicate their time to prayer, reading the Quran, and doing good deeds. The purpose of fasting during Ramadan is to strengthen one’s faith and purify the soul.
Attendees had the opportunity to break the fast together with dates and water, a traditional meal called iftar. Participants also had the opportunity to enjoy catered food from Guru the Caterer, a restaurant in Cambridge, as well as homemade, cultural meals brought in by club members. This meal is shared with family and friends and is a time for community and togetherness. The event was an opportunity for people from different backgrounds and cultures to come together and experience the beauty of Ramadan.
The event was not only about food but also included a group prayer held in the media cafeteria called Maghrib. This is a special prayer that indicates sundown. During Ramadan, it signifies the end of the fast. The group prayer was a great way for non-Muslims to see how important community is during Ramadan and how Muslims come together to worship and support one another.
Events like the Taste of Ramadan are crucial in building bridges between communities.
In a world where misunderstandings and misconceptions about Islam and Muslims are all too common, events like the Taste of Ramadan are crucial in building bridges between communities. By experiencing the traditions and customs of Ramadan firsthand, attendees were able to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Islam and the Muslim community. Students who attended the event shared their experiences with us. Junior Leila Mohammed, a member of Muslim Culture Club, told the Register Forum, “It was a beautiful event that let people bond and was an opportunity to meet new people.” Senior Helen Kidanemariam shared a similar sentiment, stating, “Although I don’t observe Ramadan, I think it’s beautiful how the Muslim community here at CRLS is able to come together to laugh, pray, and overall enjoy each others’ company during the month of Ramadan.”
The event was open to everyone, not just the CRLS community. It brought together people from all over the city, a perfect example of how food brings people together and how it is a universal language that everyone can appreciate.
The Taste of Ramadan’s success demonstrated the power of community and togetherness during the holy month of Ramadan. Through events like this, we can promote mutual understanding and respect among different communities, and work towards building a more inclusive and peaceful world.
