Nov. 4, 2003
GW Student Groups to Host Iftar Nov. 11
In celebration of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, the Program Board,
Muslim Student Association and Jewish Student Association, in cooperation
with the Office of the President, will host an Iftar, a ceremonial meal
at sundown, breaking the daily Ramadan fast, Nov. 11 at 4 pm in the Grand
Ballroom of the Marvin Centers Cafritz Conference Center. The event
is free and open to the public, however, tickets from the Program Board
are required.
Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, is believed to be when
the Holy Quran was sent down from heaven, a guidance unto men, a
declaration of direction, and a means of Salvation. The month officially
began Oct. 27, after the Islamic Shura Council of North America and Fiqh
Council of North America agreed that there were no confirmed moon-sighting
reports on the evening of Oct. 25, the 29th of Shaban. The month
will continue for no more than 30 days or until the next moon sighting
has been established.
Similar to the Jewish observance of Yom Kippur, Muslims fast from dawn
to dusk during Ramadan, practicing self control while seeking inner reflection
and devotion to God.
Muslim students share the breaking of their daily fast with the traditional
offering of dates followed by a Middle Eastern meal, as well as Kosher-approved
food. The Muslim expression for wishing peace, As-salaam Alaikum,
will be heard often throughout the evening.
Send feedback to: bygeorge@gwu.edu
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