Local Muslim community marks Eid with special celebration
Local Muslim Community Marks Eid with Special Celebration #
The local Muslim community recently came together to celebrate the festival of Eid al-Fitr.
About 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.
Community Celebration Highlights #
Ramadan Observance #
Imam Noor Bhana, of the Islamic Society of the Cayman Islands, said 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.
KPMG Partnership Initiative #
This year, the Islamic Society of the Cayman Islands said, KPMG Cayman’s office also held an open fasting challenge for its employees 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
- Broke their fast together
“This was an initiative which increased bonding between communities and cultures as well as educating the participants about Islamic practices.”
Eid Celebration at Airport Park #
This year, Muslims went to Airport Park to celebrate Eid, which is a festival of food and happiness where people gather in the morning for a special outdoor prayer.
Event Schedule #
- Special outdoor prayer in the morning
- Advice by Imam Nooh - emphasizing continuing good habits established in Ramadan and being positive representatives of Islam on the Island
- Breakfast served to highlight that Muslims are now able to eat during the day again
Website Launch #
An Eid party was held at the University College of the Cayman Islands, during which the society’s official website was launched.
Community Invitation #
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
- Meet local Muslims
Location Information #
The mosque is located at:
Unit C3, Cayman Business Park
10A Huldah Avenue
George Town, Grand Cayman
Contact: +1 (345) 329-2079
This celebration demonstrated the strong bonds within our Muslim community and our commitment to interfaith dialogue and cultural understanding in the Cayman Islands.