Open Iftar Arafah 2023 at Hay's Galleria

Ramadan Tent Project is an award-winning charity that brings communities together and spreads the spirit of Ramadan through various initiatives. One of these initiatives is Open Iftar, Iftar being the meal that Muslims break their fast with during Ramadan.

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Join us on the Day of Arafah to share a meal as Open Iftar returns to Hay's Galleria for our special event.

Hay’s Galleria

Ramadan Tent Project (RTP) returns with a special edition of Open Iftar on Tuesday 27 June, to commemorate the holiest day in the Islamic Calendar – more than any day in Ramadan – the Day of Arafah: Join us at Hay's Galleria to break fast and share in the beauty and rewards this day brings.Free tickets were allocated via a raffle system. You can join us by purchasing a £10 ticket. For each ticket purchased, £5 will be donated to <a href="https://www.islamic-relief.org.uk/giving/islamic-giving/qurbani/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Islamic Relief UK's Qurbani appeal</a>, and £5 will be donated to RTP. Date: Tuesday 27 June 2023Time: 8pm for an 8:30pm startLocation: Hay's Galleria, Tooley Street, London, SE1 2DAPLEASE NOTE:  <ul><li>PLEASE ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 8PM to allow time be seated before the programme begins</li><li>LATE ARRIVALS are not guaranteed entry</li><li>A﻿LL CHILDREN OVER THE AGE OF 3 must hold a ticket</li><li>ALL CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 must be accompanied by an adult</li><li>F﻿ILMING: this event will be filmed for media purposes.</li></ul><h3>What is the Day of Arafah?</h3>Arafah is the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah – the month in which the pilgrimage to Makkah (Hajj) takes place. Muslims are encouraged to fast on this day, and millions of Muslims and non-pilgrims across the globe mark this blessed and holiest day of the year by fasting from dawn to dusk. More information about the 10 days of Hajj and tips on how to make the most of them can be found on our blog<a href="https://www.ramadantentproject.com/10-tips-dhul-hijjah/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">: https://www.ramadantentproject.com/10-tips-dhul-hijjah/</a><h3>What is Eid Al Adha?</h3>Eid Al Adha is the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah and marks the culmination of Hajj. On this day, Muslims commemorate the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim, and give our own sacrifices to help those in need.<h3>What is Open Iftar?</h3>Open Iftar is the flagship initiative of Ramadan Tent Project, a community institution developing the knowledge, understanding and experience of Ramadan and fasting for all.Since 2013, Open Iftar has connected over 500,000 people across the country at some of Britain’s most iconic cultural spaces, from the Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Stadium, and Trafalgar Square, to our regional events at Baltic Museum, Bradford’s Centenary Square, Coventry Cathedral and many more!Open Iftar bridges communities; it is a space in which our commonalities are highlighted, our differences celebrated and human connection is forged. Invitation is FREE and OPEN to ALL.<h3>What is 'Iftar'?</h3>At sunset in the evening, a prayer called Maghrib is observed, followed by a meal to break the fast. This meal to break the fast is called Iftar.F﻿OLLOW US ON: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OpenIftar/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/openiftar/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/OpenIftar" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>For more information please email info@ramadantentproject.com

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