Researchers from Manchester Royal Eye Hospital join together to celebrate Eid al Fitr
Eid al-Fitr or Eid translates as ‘festival of the breaking of the fast’ and marks the ending of the month long fast of Ramadan, an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide.
To honour the end of Ramadan, Rosie Anwar, Research Business Manager led an informative presentation on Islamic values and beliefs with Clinical Research Nurse, Afeefa Rasheeth and a celebratory lunch was had with staff from the Department of Eye Research.
The presentation included a definition of Islam and the main Islamic beliefs that a Muslim person’s life is based upon. Rosie also explored some of the common misconceptions with the team that are prevalent such as Islamic values that are fundamental to being a Muslim.
Traditionally during Ramadan, Muslims must abstain from food, drink, smoking and sex from morning till night every day, between an early meal (suhur) and an evening meal (iftar).
The timing of Eid is based on the Islamic lunar calendar, which means it can be difficult to predict when the festival will take place. This year Eid al-Fitr began in the evening of Sunday 25th June ending in the evening of Monday 26th June where traditionally celebrations and feasts take place with family and friends to mark the end of the fasting period.
