The local Muslim community recently came together to celebrate the festival of Eid al-Fitr.
The festival marks the end of the month of Ramadan during which Muslims fast, not consuming food and drink from sunrise to sunset.
Imam Noor Bhana, of the Islamic Society of the Cayman Islands, said, in a written statement to the Cayman Compass on the recent celebrations on 21
April, that in Cayman Muslims also observed the fasting according to their own capacity.
“It teaches patience, gratitude, discipline and sympathy for the poor,” he said, adding that the entire community of more than 100 men, women and children would gather daily and break fast together after sunset.
This year, the Islamic Society of the Cayman Islands said, KPMG Cayman’s office also held an open fasting challenge for its employers of all faiths with more than 30 individuals from various backgrounds participating.
Those volunteers fasted the entire working day, listened to a speech delivered by Imam Nooh and then broke their fast together.
“This was an initiative which increased bonding between communities and cultures as well as educating the participants about Islamic practices.” the statement added.
This year, Muslims went to Airport Park to celebrate Eid which, the society said, is a festival of food and happiness where people gather in the morning for a special outdoor prayer.
The praver was followed by some advice by Imam
Nooh wherein he emphasised continuing the good habits that were established in Ramadan as well as being a good and positive representatives of Islam on the Island. After breakfast was served to highlight that Muslims are now able to eat in the day again,” it said.
An Eid party was held at the University College of the Cayman Islands, during which the society’s official website was launched.
The organisation said the public is welcome to attend outdoor events such as Eid, and the mosque’s doors are always open for those wanting to learn more about Islam and meet local Muslims.
The mosque is located at Unit C3, Cayman Business Park, 10A Huldah Avenue.