We warmly invite you to join us on 4 March for Leeds Playhouse’s fifth annual Open Iftar.

Everyone is welcome – whether you’re fasting or not. While Ramadan is a Muslim observance, anyone who wishes to join and share in the experience is warmly invited.

This event will take place from 5 – 7.30pm on Level 2 at the Playhouse.

What is Ramadan?
The ninth month in the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is a holy month when Muslims are required to refrain from eating and drinking during daylight hours (though exemptions are allowed for certain groups). Ramadan began on 17 February and will end in March. We are hosting this event to mark this important month with members of the Muslim community.

What is an Iftar?
Iftar is the meal where Muslims break their fast at sunset.

We will provide cutlery and utensils and will set up the seating area. We are asking guests to bring a dish, if they are able to, for the communal buffet. This dish can be absolutely anything! We will be providing food, but in the spirit of community and connection that lies at the heart of Ramadan, we warmly welcome any dishes you would like to bring to share with others. It doesn’t need to be home cooked, and any contribution are very welcome (we politely ask, that dishes containing meat or poultry comply with halal dietary requirements).

Details
Please arrive from 5pm and make your way to Level 2. Members of staff will be on hand to greet you and invite you into the space.

We will break our fasts following the Maghrib Adhan, when everyone will be invited to enjoy the buffet.

There will be space in our Multi-Faith & Reflection Room for those who wish to pray Maghrib salah. We advise people to bring their own prayer mats.

We have henna and face painting available for young children. We advise people to bring cash for this but the rest of the event is free. 

The Iftar will draw to a close at around 7.30pm, but people are welcome to exit the space at any point before then.

Please not photography will be taking place throughout the evening.

Catering for this event is proudly supported by Aagrah and First Bus.