On Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022, the University of British Columbia’s Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights, Egyptian Student Association, and Simon Fraser Universities Arab Student Association will be collaborating for an event to celebrate the end of Ramadan, as well as Easter.
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This event will be open for anyone to join, especially students from other universities and colleges who are up for an evening of outdoor games, great music, and of course, some delicious food, snacks, and drinks at the Queen Elizabeth Park from 5-8 pm.
This event is free for members and will only cost 5$ if you are not a member, which is a bargain for an incredible evening of meeting new people, hearing some great stories, and eating some outstanding food in celebration of breaking fast. Tickets are limited, so get yours before they sell out.
The beginning of Ramadan this year in Canada was on the evening of Friday, April 1st, and ended on Sunday, May 1st. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, and all other natural urges during the hours of daylight and must wait until the sun sets to fill their needs. Ramadan is seen as a month where Muslims show kindness and patience to strengthen their relationship with God.
Once Ramadan is over, Muslims celebrate with a Festival of Breaking Fast, which is called Eid al-Fitr. This festivity is met by a huge feast on the last day and a party with friends and family.
🌙 @TheLondonEye was illuminated this evening with a special crescent moon light display to mark Eid al-Fitr.#EidalFitr #Eid #LetsDoLondon #EidMubarak #LondonEye pic.twitter.com/ukRLvoHijE
— Islam Channel (@Islamchannel) May 2, 2022
Canada being one of the most multicultural countries in the world is incredible because it allows so many different people from different backgrounds to share traditions that are unique to our country. And these traditions bring us that much closer. So, what’re you waiting for then? The festival is open to anyone looking to enjoy some delightful food while meeting some new people and just having fun, all hosted by UBC SPHR, UBC ESA, and SFU ASA.