Post date: Feb 03, 2020 3:48:44 PM
At the March 2019 meeting of the Council of Faiths there was a presentation about the 'Big Iftaar Project'.
Kurshida Mirza and Linda McCommie from the Truby’s Garden Tea Room presented.
They are here to inform us about the “Great Get Together – Iftaar 2019”.
Truby’s is an interfaith café run by Muslim women, Kurshida is a Sunni Muslim, and was founded in 2014.
They don’t have a building – it is a ‘pop up’ café.
It is to initiate contact between Muslims and non-Muslims.
People are charged for the food and the money is donated to local and international projects, eg The Red Cross and Refugees Welcome.
What is Iftaar?
- Breaking the fast at the end of the day during Ramadan.
- Sharing with family & friends.
- Barakah (Blessing)
Why the great get together – Iftaar 2019?
It was first done after the murder of Jo Cox MP to bring people together and share food.
Last Year 500 were in the Cricket Pavillion.
It helps to tackle Islamophobia and hate crime.
Programme included Muslims, Hindus, Christians and Jews.
WHEN – Sunday 19th May
WHERE – Cricket Pavilion
TIME – 7.30pm to 10.30pm
Kurshida and Linda thanked the Council of Faiths for their donations towards the event.
The fast is broken with a date and a drink of water.
Supporters of the Big Iftaar Project include:-
MK Community Foundation
Parks Trust
MK Council of Faiths
Interfaith MK
Gatehouse Bank