By Voice & Viewpoint Staff
The Somali Bantu Association of America (SBAOA) hosted its annual Ramadan Iftar Dinner at the United Domestic Workers location last week as a means of sharing their rich heritage with the community during a very special time. The special time is this year’s Ramadan celebrations. Ramadan is the ninth month of the islamic Calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. This year’s celebration, which follows a lunar calendar, coincided with the Christian observance of Lent, also a time of fasting, abstinence and reflection. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. The meal, which breaks the fast at sunset, is called Iftar and it’s done with friends and family as a celebration. It was with that spirit that the Somali Bantu Association invited community to share the Iftar with them which is done annually,
The organizers’ state the purpose of the invitation is to foster unity and strengthen bonds within the community. The dinner provides a means of promoting understanding, harmony and solidarity among community members. The dinner itself provides delicious and culturally significant foods creating a memorable dining experience. The evening provided everything the guests intended and it was an honor to be included in the celebration.
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