March 2026
Event Details
DATE
Thursday, March 12, 2026
TIME
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. EST
LOCATION
Events Center (W201)
Join us for our annual Iftar, a breaking of the fast during Ramadan! We invite people from diverse backgrounds to share their unique cuisines by bringing a culturally significant food item or snack, so that we can experience unity through a diverse array of delicious dishes. This event serves as a platform for everyone to proudly showcase their cultural heritage and come together, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the diverse backgrounds within our community.
Ramadan is a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. Observers fast each day from sunrise to sunset. After sunset, the fast is broken with a meal known as iftar. A commemoration of Muhammad’s first revelation, the annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam and lasts from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next. This year its Tuesday, February 17 to Thursday, March 19.
Come dressed in your cultural best!
This event is limited to the NYLS community and their invited guests. Please note that all visitors are required to bring a government issued, valid photo ID in order to enter at the Abbey Hall lobby (185 West Broadway).
For more information, reach out to [email protected].