Muslim students at Massey Manawatū celebrate Ramadan

Muslim students grow closer to Allah this month as they celebrate Ramadan amongst hand ins and classes.  

The Massey Muslim Society is hosting Iftar every Monday and Tuesday at 7:30pm and daily Taraweeh prayers at 9pm until Ramadan ends on April 9th. 

Ramadan happens on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, where Muslims around the world pray, fast, reflect and come closer as a community. 

Aadil Jada, the vice president of the Massey Muslim Society said, “We believe we develop a closer relation to God in this month and we may also develop closer relationships with other Muslims.” 

A third-year Animal Science student, said, “I participate in Ramadan because I want to feel cleansed, to feel closer to God and appreciate the life we are living.”  

“I would support anyone who wants to join Islam, I would also encourage anyone to participate in Ramadan, as it is special, it shows self-control and discipline, it shows support.” 

Food Technology student, Iqra Zulfiqar encouraged people to be respectful during this time, “do not criticize why and how Muslims fast for the entire day, be considerate”.