Community Iftar Mehfil - March 22, 2025

Community Iftar Mehfil - March 22, 2025

Join BCMSANB for a blessed Community Iftar Mehfil on March 22, 2025, during the holy month of Ramadan. This special gathering brings our community together to break fast, share prayers, and strengthen our spiritual and community bonds.

The Spirit of Ramadan Community

Our Community Iftar Mehfil embodies the true spirit of Ramadan - community, compassion, and spiritual reflection. This gathering provides an opportunity for families to come together, share in the blessing of breaking fast, and strengthen the bonds that unite us as a community.

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Event Program

Pre-Iftar Activities (5:30 PM - 6:45 PM)

• Community welcome and greetings
• Recitation from the Holy Quran
• Brief spiritual reflection and discussion
• Preparation for Maghrib prayer

Maghrib Prayer and Iftar (6:45 PM - 7:30 PM)

• Call to prayer (Adhan)
• Congregational Maghrib prayer
• Du’a before breaking fast
• Community Iftar meal

Fellowship and Community Time (7:30 PM - 9:00 PM)

• Community conversation and networking
• Children’s activities and programs
• Information about upcoming Ramadan programs
• Volunteer opportunities discussion

Traditional Iftar Menu

Our community volunteers will prepare a traditional Iftar meal featuring:

• Traditional Starters: Dates, water, and light refreshments
• Main Dishes: Authentic Bangladeshi cuisine prepared with halal ingredients
• Accompaniments: Fresh bread, rice, and traditional sides
• Beverages: Traditional drinks and fresh juices
• Desserts: Sweet treats to celebrate the breaking of fast

The Importance of Community Iftar

Sharing Iftar with our community provides numerous spiritual and social benefits:

Spiritual Benefits

• Strengthening faith through collective worship
• Experiencing the unity of the Muslim ummah
• Practicing gratitude and mindfulness
• Deepening spiritual reflection and connection

Community Benefits

• Building stronger relationships among families
• Creating support networks for community members
• Sharing cultural traditions with next generation
• Fostering inclusion and belonging

Educational Opportunities

• Teaching children about Ramadan traditions
• Sharing Islamic values and practices
• Discussing community service and charity
• Planning collective community initiatives

Family Participation

This event is designed to welcome all family members:

• Children: Supervised activities and Ramadan education programs
• Youth: Leadership opportunities and peer engagement
• Adults: Community planning and spiritual discussion
• Seniors: Honor and recognition for community wisdom

Special Programs During Ramadan

Our Community Iftar Mehfil is part of our comprehensive Ramadan programming:

• Weekly community Iftars throughout Ramadan
• Tarawih prayer congregations
• Quran study circles and discussion groups
• Charity drives and community service projects
• Youth engagement and educational programs

Volunteer Opportunities

We welcome community volunteers to help with:

• Meal preparation and serving
• Event setup and coordination
• Children’s activity supervision
• Prayer arrangement and logistics
• Cleanup and post-event activities

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To RSVP for the Community Iftar Mehfil or learn about volunteer opportunities, visit our Programs page or contact us. May this Ramadan bring blessings and unity to our community.