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Iftar at the Islamic Center
of Long Island |
On Sunday, Sept. 21st, several TIA-LI members along with other guests
joined the members the Islamic Center of Long Island (ISLI), for
a community Iftar. Iftar, part of the religious observance
of Ramadan, is the daily post-sundown
meal eaten by Muslims during the holy month, when no food
or drink is consumed during daylight hours. As one of the
speakers explained, Muslims believe that humans need food for
both body and soul but tend to neglect the soul. Therefore,
Ramadan is a time to focus on restoring that balance.
ICLI member Omar Chaudry presented a slide show during dinner
to describe Islamic beliefs. His presentation included the Five
Pillars of Islam: Profession of Faith, Prayer, Alms Giving,
Fasting (During Ramadan), and the Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca).
Guests at this Iftar were also invited into the worship space to
observe Muslim evening prayer
The ICLI has been holding this public Iftar for about eight
years. The TIA members in attendance felt both honored and
grateful to experience this shared meal and hospitality.
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