Last day of Iftar 2009

MYM members and university students celebrating the last day of Iftar
Organizer: MYM
Sponsor: Tri-People Foundation
September 19, 2009
WMSU, Zamboanga City, Philippines

Iftar with Congresswoman Beng Climaco

Hon. Beng Climaco and MYM Founder Nur Danial

The University Student Council (USC) of Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) and Muslim Youth Movement (MYM) organized an Iftar yesterday September 16, 2009 at College of Science and Mathematics –WMSU. The said iftar was sponsored by Congresswoman Beng Climaco.

According to MYM founder Nur Danial the significance of fasting is not only for spiritual cleansing but also a medicine for social illness. Beng Climaco succeeded three consecutive years sponsoring Iftar for Muslim youth in the university. This is one good sign for Muslim and Christian healthy relationship in the city.

There are hundreds of students and faculty from both Muslim and Christian who enjoyed their iftar and dinner. The USC president JV Bue a Christian student is happy for the result of the successful iftar. Bue wished that student leaders of this campus shall continuously organize also an iftar next year.

Musim Students Invited the Non-Muslim to join Iftar

The Get-Together after 6:05 pm

by: Renee Siraji

No boundaries this time, no walls between and especially belief is not an issue. Its just a matter of being there and enjoying the moment of sharing little talks and some laughs with our brothers and sisters with a bowl of soup.

Making our Iftar more meaningful was a difficult task; the big question that time was HOW?

With the desire to be satisfied mentally and physically, a thought of having a food for the soul with a touch of sweet banana and orange juice makes everything perfect. Auntie, the owner of Triple C refreshments was kind enough to help us, especially doing all the cooking (she is an awesome cook.). Running on a low budget was a big problem but thanks to God for giving us a big initiative power for pulling this one out to be a little more than what we expect it to be.

Everybody having a friendly conversation and some exchanging of ideas while digging on our bowls and not to forget the BIG SMILES on our faces was the scenario during that memorable Iftar.

Well, we are hoping of doing it again soon, can’t wait to see their faces.

Iftar
Friday, August 28, 2009
Triple-C, WMSU, Zamboanga City, Philippines