Ramadan day 17, 145+ brothers and sisters were gathered today at the top floor of Corby Central Masjid
Breaking the fast together is a sacred and awaited occasion for Muslims. It had evolved into a fundamental aspect of Ramadan, enhancing solidarity and fostering community during the holy month. A fast break together allows one to escape from everyday routines and share quality time with family and friends
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Today, Corby Central Masjid had many honourable guests such as Lee Barron MP (Corby and East Northamptonshire), Danielle Stone (Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner), Cllr Mark Pengelly (Corby & Lloyds), Cllr Jamal Alwahabi, Kelly Cox (Police Sergeant), and many others.
The menu consisted of Chicken Arab, Laila Basmati Pilaw, Chick Peas, Spring Rolls, Salad, and finally the dessert had Karak Chaii (Tea) and Chocolate Eclairs.
Lee Barron MP said: “ It’s been great this evening to attend the Corby Central Mosque to enjoy Iftar, It’s brilliant to sit down with the community having discussions and seeing exactly what it’s like for them and what it is that they go through to show their religion, I think it’s inspiring and it’s an inspiration to all and it’s been a pleasure to be here”.
Danielle stone said “I’ve just been fed in the wonderful Central Mosque in Corby, it’s iftar and I’m really delighted to of been able to make it here I love Corby and I love this mosque because the whole of Corby and this mosque are very very community minded they work really hard for the community, and I feel that we’re all a lot safer with this mosque being here doing all the marvellous work that it does”.
Keely Cox said “I’m here with my colleagues Holly and Jason, We would just like to say thank you very much for the invitation and the hospitality that you’ve provided us has been wonderful and we look forward to seeing you at weekly Friday prayers, I’ve also been invited next Thursday for a delicious biryani. Thank you”
Eyusuf Chaudhury (Chairman of Corby Muslim Community) said “Alhamdulillah with the grace of Allah (SWT), today was absolutely amazing Iftar mahfil (event) We had some officers from Northamptonshire police, we also had Danielle Stone today and our local MP Lee Barron, Cllr Mark Pengelly and many others. It is incredible to see everyone’s involvement and supporting our local mosque Corby Central Masjid. Besides that I would like to add that anyone interested in joining us for the iftar event you are more than welcome, we still have 13 more blessing days to go. Finally I would like to thank our outstanding volunteers that are constantly doing the hard work towards serving the hundreds of meals everyday, such as the chef brother Sayef Harun Rashid, Adam Moussa Abdulla, Osman Mohammedin Bashir, Annes Mohammed Rakeb, Abdullah Suliman and Hassan Kamal”.
The event also consisted of: Solicitor Prince Sadiq Chaudhury L.L.M (Trustee CMA), Mohammed Mujibur Rahman (Secretary CMA), Zakirhussain Abubacar, Hamza Chaudhury, Sufiyan Chaudhury and many others.