Ramadan is a time for self-reflection, community, and giving. Local Nisa-Nashim groups embodied these principles of Ramadan by hosting local events and iftars for their Muslim sisters. Jewish and Muslim women hosted iftars up and down the country from London to Leeds, cooking for each other and learning from each other. Take a look below to hear personal testimonies and see some wonderful pictures of our groups;
Nisa-Nashim Harrow hosted a successful Iftar hosted by co-chair Soraya’s mother. Apart from the wonderful food, Nisa-Nashim Harrow enjoyed a session of joint learning, with verses from the Torah and Q’ran about Creation of Humankind.
Dianne co-chair of the Southgate Group hosted a ‘Dinner in the Garden’ where they discussed many things such as the amazing work of Robi Damelin from the Parents Circle Families Forum (PCFF). Robi Damelin attended the Nisa-Nashim Changemakers conference as a guest speaker and moved both Jewish and Muslim women with her inspirational story and important work.
Nisa-Nashim Trustees attended a Big Iftar event at the Speakers House within the Houses of Parliament, the first event of its kind.
The Nisa-Nashim Golders Green group attended the Big Iftar hosted by Alyth Synagogue. The group enjoyed a session discussing female sheroes within the Jewish and Muslim faiths.
Lovely mini iftar-Shavuot celebration at the Liberal Jewish Synagogue hosted by the West London group. 10 lovely women sharing “her-stories” and some amazing cheesecake.
The Board of Deputies of British Jews held an Iftar with Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis. The Nisa-Nashim Trustees were in attendance.
Nisa-Nashim would like to thank all of our brilliant local groups who participated in Ramadan through hosting Iftars, learning together with Jewish and Muslim counterparts and attending local Ramadan events together. A shoutout to Nisa-Nashim: Marleybone group, Golders Green group, West London group, Dosti group, Wessex group, Harrow group, Hertsmere group, Leeds group, and Unity group for hosting local iftars and sharing Ramadan with one another. You truly are phenomenal changemakers!
The team at Nisa-Nashim hope everyone experienced a blessed Ramadan and joyous Eid.