RAMADAN MUBARAK

RAMADAN MUBARAK

Bringing a Piece of Home

For many practising Muslims who are displaced or seeking asylum, the challenge of breaking fast without the comfort of family or a familiar space is especially difficult.

Every year, we prioritise connection by bringing iftar to our communities:

  • In the Netherlands, we host community iftar dinners in partnership with our partners at The Social Hub, bringing together our community members, network and the unaccompanied minors under our care.
  •  In Lesvos, we bring together residents and volunteers at our community center to share meals and moments of connection.
  • Across all our locations, we ensure that displaced people feel seen, supported, and celebrated during this sacred time.

This Ramadan, we are taking this commitment even further.

 

 

 

Breaking Bread Across Borders

This year, we are extending our Ramadan celebrations to all the communities we serve.

🍯  In Lesvos, our team and local community will take on the challenge of cooking and distributing 5,000 Baklavas throughout the month of Ramadan.

🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 Our goal is to raise funds to extend this effort—so that we can provide iftar dinners for our brothers and sisters in Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon.

🌍 With your support, we can share a piece of home across borders and ensure that every displaced family can experience the spirit of Ramadan.

Ramadan Mubarak

Ramadan
What is Iftar?

Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by millions of Muslims worldwide as a sacred time of fasting, prayer, and community. From dawn until sunset, those who partake refrain from eating and drinking as an act of spiritual discipline, self-reflection, and gratitude. It is a time to strengthen bonds, give back to those in need, and share meals with loved ones, with the daily fast being broken at iftar, the evening meal.

However, for many displaced families and individuals around the world, Ramadan can be a time of hardship, separation, and uncertainty. At Movement on the Ground, we believe that no one should feel alone during this sacred month. That’s why we are committed to bringing warmth, connection, and a taste of home to those we serve.

What is Iftar?

Iftar is the evening meal that breaks the daily fast during Ramadan, traditionally celebrated at sunset with loved ones. It begins with the simple yet symbolic act of eating dates and sipping water, followed by a nourishing meal shared within the community.

For many, iftar is more than just a meal—it’s a time for unity, reflection, and tradition. But for displaced families, accessing these meals and being away from home can be challenging.