Hume residents of all faiths are being invited to share a meal with the Muslim community this Saturday.
Islamic Community Milli Gorus Australia (ICMG) will host a street iftar at the Meadow Heights mosque to help the community learn more about Ramadan and to celebrate Hume’s cultural diversity.
The iftar, or breaking of the fast, takes place following maghrib (sunset) prayers each evening during the sacred Islamic month.
ICMG spokesman Muhammed Ali Altiparmak said the group wanted to celebrate diversity and promote solidarity between people of all religions and racial backgrounds.
“We are inviting people of all backgrounds and cultures to join us at the beautiful courtyard of our mosque for food and fun with their fellow Australians,” he said.
“We want to bring not just Muslims, but all Australians together at the Meadow Heights mosque to share a meal and experience the breaking of fast. We want all walks of life to experience the moment together.”
The group has been organising street iftar for the past nine years and expects this year’s event to be the biggest yet. ICMG’s charity, Hasene Australia will distribute any food left over from the event to homeless people in the CBD.
The iftar will be at 15-17 Hudson Circuit, Meadow Heights, from 4pm.
Details: facebook.com/icmgau
