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MOSELEY BIG IFTAR

What a treat it was to hear my doorbell ring at 8 o’clock on Friday 15 May knowing that a Big Iftar celebration meal was being brought to me by a willing volunteer. Even more of a treat was the taste-bud tingle that resulted when the sun went down and I ate the first mouthful of the most fragrant and delectable pilau rice it has ever been my pleasure to encounter. It didn’t take very long before I had eaten the whole box. So much for dietary self-discipline! The dahl was equally delicious but even I couldn’t eat two people’s portions in one go so I saved it to look forward to the next day. What made the whole repast even more delightful was knowing that I was sharing it with other friends, known and unknown, who would be feasting together at the same time in different places. Unfortunately I am not a Zoomer so I couldn’t actually share in the virtual ceremony. I was just there in spirit, happy to be a small part of this, Moseley’s third Big Iftar. It is a wonderful idea, bringing neighbours of all faiths and none to become a part of Ramadan and to get a greater understanding of its importance. A highlight of Moseley big Iftar this year was the poster design competition for children. Children from three continents, Asia, Europe and North America, created wonderful designs for this competition. The winners are Safa, Khadijah and Haleemah (sisters – see picture), Aseel and Aaminah.

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St Mary’s and St Anne’s Churches, Moseley Together, Near Neighbours and UK Islamic Mission Moseley, Strengthening Faith Institutions and Radio Unity FM 93.5 all came together as sponsors and partners to make this possible. Maybe I shouldn’t single anyone out in light of all this but I feel it must be done. I want to give very big Big Iftar thanks especially to Shakil whose vision has brought us in Moseley this lovely occasion for three years now. The meal was a gift

but I was more than happy to donate to MAGC (Moseley Alternative Giving Campaign), the chosen charity that our Big Iftar supports. Eid Mubarak!

Tessa Kate Lowe Contact: shakil@sfitogether.org 07505 900 490 Donate if you will at https://magc. org.uk/ or in the purple collection boxes at the desk at The Co-op

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