Eid al-Fitr Breakfast

Eid al-Fitr, also known as the festival of breaking the fast, is a joyous occasion that marks the end of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims will abstain from food and drink between dawn and sunset for a month. The Parents Association Community Gathering Committee organized the morning’s celebration led by Munira M.

If you couldn’t see it, you could definitely hear it. The oud player was nestled in the corner, serenading all who made their way to 98th Street a little bit earlier than usual to attend the CGC Eid al-Fitr Breakfast. Similar to the lute in appearance, the oud is an 11 or 13-string pear-shaped wooden instrument. It usually has double strings down to the lowest string, which is single. Oud simply means wood in Arabic. The sound was simply beautiful.

Though many were tempted to stay and enjoy the music, the dining room was the destination for the morning’s main event. Upon entering the dining room, one was immediately greeted with lively decorations. The lights, banners, and charming accents in gold made the breakfast festive. Each table was ready with an activity for all to enjoy, and the table for breakfast was loaded with sweet and savory treats. Everyone showed patience as they waited their turn to select the items they wanted to eat. Welcome remarks gave us a brief history of Ramadan leading up to Eid al-Fitr while reminding us we can all enjoy and celebrate the cultures, religions, and traditions of everyone in our community. 

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Parents Association and the Community Gathering Committee for planning this wonderful celebration. St. Bernard's started the morning with a melodious sound and ended with a stronger sense of community.