(image above: clipping from a Persian manuscript from the collection of Jacobus Golius (1596-1667, Professor of Arabic and Mathematics at Leiden University) representing the phases of the moon source: Leiden University Library)
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Iftar - 1 August 2013
Sheherazade, the student organisation of Leiden University's Middle Eastern studies, organises its first Iftar on Thursday evening, August 1
Sheherazade warmly invites you to participate.
Iftar is the meal that breaks the day of fasting during Ramadan, when Muslim families and communities eat together after sunset. Iftar is taken right after Maghrib time, which is around sunset. Traditionally but not mandatory, three dates are eaten to break the fast in emulation of the prophet Muhammad, who broke his fast in this manner. Many Muslims believe that feeding someone iftar as a form of charity is very rewarding and that such was practiced by the prophet Muhammad.
(source: Wikipedia)
Sheherazade warmly invites you to participate.
Iftar is the meal that breaks the day of fasting during Ramadan, when Muslim families and communities eat together after sunset. Iftar is taken right after Maghrib time, which is around sunset. Traditionally but not mandatory, three dates are eaten to break the fast in emulation of the prophet Muhammad, who broke his fast in this manner. Many Muslims believe that feeding someone iftar as a form of charity is very rewarding and that such was practiced by the prophet Muhammad.
(source: Wikipedia)
Who can join
Sheherazade invites everyone to attend the iftar, no matter what religion, nationality, etc. As long as you are interested in witnessing and sharing the iftar 'experience' you are more than welcome.
Location & program
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The National Museum of Ethnology (Rijksmuseum Volkenkunde) has generously offered the use of its Pavilion to host the iftar
The Pavilion is hidden on the left side of Rijksmuseum Volkenkunde, at a quiet location within the Museum Garden. Iftar starts after sun set, which will be at 21.30 on August 1. Program 20.30 Pavilion open 20.50 Short Lectures
23.00 end To respect the essence of Ramadan, no drink or food will be served until iftar. |
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Costs & registration
WE ARE FULLY BOOKED AND UNFORTUNATELY CANNOT TAKE YOUR REGISTRATION ANYMORE.
If you want to be put on a waiting list, please fill out the contact form and leave a day-time telephone number. Should we receive a cancellation, we will call you before 16.00 hrs.
This iftar is offered to you for free (a big thank you to the sponsors)
Unfortunately, we can only take a limited number of guests so please register to confirm your attendance.
The button below directs you to the registration form on the Dutch '400 years of Arabic' website (you can always return to this English language site by clicking on the small UK flag on the left hand side of the screen).
We accept a maximum of 4 people per registration.
After submitting the registration form, a confirmation page with details of the location will appear (also in Dutch). You will not receive a separate confirmation email.
For any question or help , please use our contact form
If you want to be put on a waiting list, please fill out the contact form and leave a day-time telephone number. Should we receive a cancellation, we will call you before 16.00 hrs.
This iftar is offered to you for free (a big thank you to the sponsors)
Unfortunately, we can only take a limited number of guests so please register to confirm your attendance.
The button below directs you to the registration form on the Dutch '400 years of Arabic' website (you can always return to this English language site by clicking on the small UK flag on the left hand side of the screen).
We accept a maximum of 4 people per registration.
After submitting the registration form, a confirmation page with details of the location will appear (also in Dutch). You will not receive a separate confirmation email.
For any question or help , please use our contact form
NB Should you not be able to participate after registration, please let us know by using our contact form.
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