Six photographers document life at Hood College, a liberal arts institution in Frederick, Maryland, over a one month period.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Friendly

 Hosted by the Muslim Student Association, students, friends and faculty share in the Iftar dinner, the meal which accompanies the breaking of the fast during Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. They do not even drink water during this time. The practice of fasting, teaches participating Muslims the values of patience, devotion and selflessness. Iftar during Ramadan is often done as a community, with Muslims gathering to break their fast together.
Sanna Sayed, a member of the Muslim Student Association socializes before the Iftar dinner.
Dr. Daoud Nassimi, Professor of Islamic Studies in Fairfax Institute, is the Imam of prayer prior to the Iftar dinner

Tania Shabri , a member of the Muslim Student Association helps to serve the Iftar dinner.
 Guests at the Iftar dinner enjoy a lively conversation.

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