During the month of Ramadan practicing Muslims fast between sunrise and sunset to empathize with the less fortunate. Sunset is time for the evening meal of the day, known as Iftar, and the final meal always shared with friends, relatives and neighbours, irrespective of their religion, much like Christmas or Thanksgiving in the west.
The protests starting in Gezi Park Istanbul against the redevelopment of the park turned into a widespread movement against authoritarianism and united many alienated segments of the Turkish society. A group interestingly named Anti-capitalist Muslims, preaching solidarity, justice, inclusion and minority rights, came up with the idea of open tables, or Iftar, in Istanbul’s major streets. People brought their own food, shared it, had a chat and went home. Some people had fasted, others hadn’t. Some were Muslims, some were not.
For the past 4 years we have been creating the same atmosphere in Sydney. If you fancy a bite and a cuppa, bring your own or just come along and share what we have. The important part is to meet the others and engage.
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