RAMADAN

We cordially invite you and your family to have a traditional “Iftar” (Fast Breaking) Dinner with one of the local Turkish/Bosnian families.

Fasting is practiced in many religious traditions and spiritual practices. We believe common traditions like shared meals are important opportunities for people from different faith communities to become closer to each other. Ramadan is a holy month that starts on June 28th and during which Muslims fast from the break of dawn to sunset. This month represents a time of fasting, charity, prayer, and unity. Individuals from different religious and cultural communities come together to break fast and engage in friendly dialogue, resulting in a more comprehensive understanding and respect for other religious traditions.

In this month, it is customary to invite friends, neighbors and relatives to share the fast-breaking meal. Local Turkish/Bosnian families are inviting you for a dinner as a humble presentation of common ground, friendship and peace. During this dinner, you will get a chance to taste various dishes from the authentic Turkish/Bosnian cuisine, as well as the famous Turkish/Bosnian tea and/or coffee. This is not only a chance for you and your family to meet new friends, but also an opportunity to experience a different culture first hand.

Please kindly RSVP here by filling out this form*. We will inform you about the organized schedule soon. Note that, due to late sunset time during the summer, these programs will start at 8:00pm and dinner will be served slightly later at sunset. For these dinners, you will be the guests of dinner hosts, and not expected to cook or pay for food.