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| by Emeline |
Ramadan took place this year from August 21 until September 19, and I am thankful to have experienced some of celebration while living in Cairo, Egypt for the past few months.
Each evening during Ramadan, when it was time to break the fast, tables would appear all over Cairo, and anyone could come and grab a seat and break bread together.
I decided to look around Meetup, and see what has been going on in the past couple weeks. I see the London Muslim Meetup took the chance to Meetup and break fast together last week:
"I'm looking forward to eating/sharing with you all on a Ramzaan evening - hope all your dreams, wishes, aspirations and prayers are answered as we make the most of the Ramazaan season - Thank you!" -Shagufta
In Orlando, the Muslim Women for a Cause Meetup came together to break the fast as well:
As Ramadan comes to an end, now is the time of the feast, which lasts for three days. The New York City Progressive Muslim Meetup Group kicked off the feast by reflecting and joining together in prayer."I had a really great time! It was so nice to see new and old faces." - Shelly
"Every year more people come and make the Eid spirit even greater." -- Pudina
And this Saturday, you could also join friends for a cookout in the park with the LA Arabic Language Meetup.
If you are looking to work on your Arabic and or study the culture (like me!) you should check out your local culture Meetup Group like the NYC Int'l Arabic Language & Culture Social Club. There might be a Meetup Groups about Islam, Arabic Language, or Middle Eastern Music near you!
This is a time of year that is meant to unite families and friends with the spirit of charity, peace, and hospitality. It's great to see all the fantastic communities coming together all around the world on Meetup! The sense of community that I saw and experienced in Cairo was enviable: My life will forever be changed because of it, and I look forward to going back someday.




