Chamber members invited to take part in Ramadan fast
Members of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce are being invited to take part in a day of fasting during Ramadan, culminating in an event to break the fast together.
The initiative encourages participants to abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset before attending an iftar gathering at Chamber HQ on Tuesday, 11 March, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
It is organised by the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Royal Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce and Future Faces Chamber of Commerce.
This event is open to those all ages, backgrounds, and faiths who wish to celebrate diversity, promote unity, and experience the spirit of Ramadan.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.
A commemoration of Muhammad's first revelation, the annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam and lasts twenty-nine to thirty days, from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next.
Fasting from dawn to sunset is obligatory for all adult Muslims who are not acutely or chronically ill, travelling, elderly, breastfeeding, diabetic, or menstruating.
The predawn meal is referred to as suhur, and the nightly feast that breaks the fast is called iftar.
It is common practice to follow the timetable of the closest country in which night can be distinguished from day.
Attendees at the event can engage in meaningful conversations and foster understanding through interfaith dialogue sessions, promoting unity and mutual respect while making new contacts and networking.
Speaking about the event, ABCC president Omar Rashid said: “It was fantastic to see how well attended this event was last year, and how many non-Muslims where fasting and supporting their Muslim friends and colleagues, hopefully this year will be no different.
“I am pleased this event is back again in collaboration with Future Faces Chamber of Commerce and Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce.”
