Attendees received food as part of the breaking of their fast. The food provided was traditional Arabian food. (Jack Stanek/TommieMedia)
Many atendees chose to participate in the prayer immediately preceding the breaking of the fast. (Jack Stanek/TommieMedia)
In addition to the food, the event included Muslim artwork and items. (Jack Stanek/TommieMedia)
Two attendees posed for a picture in front of a display at the event. (Jack Stanek/TommieMedia)
Muslim Student Association President Yusuf Mohamoud speaks at the Iftar Dinner. Many members of the Muslim community at St. Thomas presented at the event. (Jack Stanek/TommieMedia)
Mohamoud was active at the event, speaking to anyone who approached him. (Jack Stanek/TommieMedia)
Many children attended the event and participated in photoshoots with the displays set up around the room. (Jack Stanek/TommieMedia)
A girl at the event held a flower and watched the presentations. (Jack Stanek/TommieMedia)
The Ramadan Iftar Dinner was held in the Anderson Student Center Wolfe Alumni Hall on Wednesday, May 8.
The Iftar Dinner is a dinner where attendees come together and break their fast for one of the days of Ramadan. In addition to this, it is to bring attendants together to celebrate and remind each other of the spirit of Ramadan.
Yusuf Mohamoud serves as the Muslim Student Association president, and was largely responsible for the organization of the Dinner at St. Thomas. To him, the dinner has a great impact within the Muslim community.
“This is a chance to acknowledge all of those who have done so much service for the Muslim community, since appreciation is a key principle in our religion,” said Mohamoud.
Jack Stanek can be reached at stan5468@stthomas.edu.