Muslim Student Association Holds Ramadan Iftar Dinner

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Attendees of the Ramadan Iftar Dinner

The Muslim Student Association (MSA) at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) held a special Ramadan Iftar Dinner on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 in the Hiebert Lounge. The dinner was attended by more than 80 members of the GSDM community.

“The Ramadan Iftar dinner was an opportunity to unite the entire Boston community, ranging from dental and medical students to community members from the various towns outside of Boston.  We were honored to celebrate this Ramadan with our BUMC community and are grateful for the continued support and diversity of our entire campus,” said MSA President Amr Aly DMD 17.

The holy month of Ramadan in 2016 began on Sunday, June 5, and will end on Tuesday, July 5. During the month, Muslims across the world will be fasting from sunrise to sunset. At the end of each day, when the fast is broken, Muslims frequently celebrate with family and friends over a large meal.

The Iftar Dinner sponsored by the MSA was a chance for Muslims from the GSDM and greater Boston community to come together to celebrate Ramadan. The event was also open to all non-Muslims, and the MSA encouraged anyone who is interested in attending, and perhaps learning more about Muslim traditions in the process, to attend.

The event was also attended by Associate Dean of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs for the Boston University Medical Campus Dr. Rafael Ortega; GSDM Assistant Dean of Students Dr. Joseph Calabrese; and GSDM Director of Diversity & Multicultural Affairs Dr. Larry Dunham.

“I am proud of the MSA for continuing to organize such wonderful events for members of the GSDM community,” said Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter. “I wish all the members of the MSA continued success in their fantastic programming.”

The MSA will be holding another celebration dinner on July 14, 2016 marking the conclusion of after Ramadan. Be on the lookout for more info on this event in the coming weeks.

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