South Florida Muslims celebrate start of Ramadan
MIAMI - The holy month of Ramadan is underway and once again Muslims across South Florida invite the public to join them at the mosque open houses.
Ramadan is one of five pillars of Islam and requires people who practice the Muslim faith to abstain from food and drink during the daylight hours, but break from their fast at sundown and offering special prayers.
But the month of prayer and fasting is also a month of feasting.
Friends and family will gather daily at sunset to break the daily fast.
"Happy Ramadan" is a common greeting to give to those practicing the Islamic faith.
The public is invited to nights of prayer and interaction with the community.
On Monday and Tuesday, there will be a Ramadan open house at:
The Islamic School of Miami
11699 SW 147th Avenue
Miami
Islamic Center of Greater Miami
4305 NW 183rd Street
Miami Gardens
Kindly RSVP with Mr. Anjum at (786) 512-3150
On Thursday and Saturday there will be an open house at:
Islamic Jaffaria Association
10554 NW 132nd Street
Hialeah
RSVP with Mr. Rizvi at (305) 607-1768
On Thursday, April 6th, there will be an open house at:
Islamic Foundation of South Florida
5455 NW 108th Avenue
Sunrise
RSVP with Mr. Wahid at (954) 605-2942