Ramadan Iftar Program Presented at UVU
David Lymburner on August 13, 2010 in College Entry No Comments »August 13, 2010
For Immediate Release
The Utah Valley University International Center will host the sixth annual Ramadan Iftar Program on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 7:40 p.m.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims that are physically able to do so, fast each day of the month from sunrise to sunset. The month-long holiday is spent reflecting and rededicating oneself to deity. This year, Ramadan is observed Aug. 12 through Sept. 10.
“It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims,” said Masood Amin, a UVU associate professor of engineering. “It is the month during which the Holy book Quran was completed, and many other important religious events took place.”
Each evening during Ramadan, following the sunset prayer, or Maghrib, Muslims break their fast with a meal called Iftar, which usually begins with the ritual eating of a date. In many communities, these meals are enjoyed with family and friends, and often with whole communities. The fait
