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ILMA Center Interfaith Iftar
February 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Imam Papa Bboup is inviting the Washington Ethical Society, One Heart Sangha, and Fabrangen to the ILMA Center’s Interfaith Iftar. Iftar is the prayer service and evening meal that breaks the daily fast during Ramadan.
This invitation only applies to One Heart Sangha, Fabrangen, and WES. If you are a member of another religious group you must contact IMLA before attending.
Parking: Large free outdoor parking next door at Veterans Plaza.
How to get there: There are various buses that come to the vicinity of Veterans Place, but the best way is a taxi or car. When you enter the Civic Building, the Iftar is usually on the ground floor.
What to do there: As you enter the room, you’ll see where people have left their shoes. ILMA people will be standing around and will stand for their prayer services. In the past, seating for guests has been provided along the left wall of the room.
What will happen: The prayer services have the men and boys standing toward the front of the room and the women and girls standing toward the back of the room. There’s no particular sorting of the guests. The prayer service ends with a sermon by Imam Papa Mboup. After his sermon, he’ll probably ask some of the guests to speak.
Food: After the prayer service, sermon and guest speaking, they’ll serve the food and drinks. Vegetarian options will be available