Reaching out to the community

Posted by Badar Shamim

In an effort to build connections with the broader community in Brampton, member Badar invited members to attend the Eid-Al-Fitr dinner being organized by the members of Pakistani-Canadian Society of Brampton on Oct. 29.

Eid-Al-Fitr (Feast of breaking the fast) is a 14 centuries old tradition amongst the world's Muslim population. Month of Ramadan in the Islamic calendar is followed by the this celebration. The event itself is seen as a Thanksgiving after a month of fasting and is commonly used as an opportunity for families and friends to get together and celebrate by having meals at each others homes and to thank God for His blessings.

Members of local Pakistani community have decided to use this year's Eid-Al-Fitr as an opportunity to reach out to the community at large and to invite friends from non Pakistani/Muslim backgrounds to come out and join the community members for Eid celebrations. Event itself will include meeting and greeting each other and enjoying a meal together.

Date is October 29, 2006 at 6 p.m. at Sagan Convention Centre & Banquet Hall, 7180 Edwards Blvd. Mississauga.

In terms of support, a table of 10 will cost $300 . Buying a table and will include recognition at the event as well as the publishing of Rotary logo and our club's name in related marketing material.

Anyone interested in attending should contact Badar.