MSA decorated the School of Business auditorium with crescent moon centerpieces, which is a longstanding symbol of Islam. Zach Reagan/HQNN
Quinnipiac’s Muslim Student Association decided to end the season of Ramadan with lots of friends, food and fun. The president of MSA, senior political science and criminal justice major Riaz Ras has organized all sorts of events for his club, with the Iftar night being a favorite. Muslim and non-Muslim students partake in the feast, which includes traditionally prepared halal meats and rice, and less traditional pizzas.
Ramadan is a season not unlike the Christians’ Lent. Both are periods of self reflection and sacrifice, but where Christians will often give up a temptation for the 40 days of Lent, Muslims fast for the month of Ramadan. Muslims eat their suhoor before the sunrises, and the iftar after the sunsets. The most important part of an iftar is sharing it with members of the community who understand the struggle. Ras and MSA take a great pride in providing that space for their fellow Muslim students, while accepting non-Muslim friends with an empty plate and open heart.
The MSA had a welcome sign outside the auditorium in the School of Business for their final Iftar night of the semester. Zach Reagan/HQNNAmina Farid ’26 scoops some feta salad to fill up her plate at Iftar night. Zach Reagan/HQNNBefore the Iftar meal, Muslim students took time to pray in the auditorium. Zach Reagan/HQNNPresident of Quinnipiac’s Muslim Student Association Riaz Ras ’26, and his fellow executive board members helped pass out food for the final Iftar night of the semester. Zach Reagan/HQNNThe vast food spread for MSA’s Iftar night included this colorful feta salad. Zach Reagan/HQNNMSA’s executive board passed out food for all the students in attendance for their final Iftar night. The marinated chicken proved to be a crowd favorite. Zach Reagan/HQNNQuinnipiac’s Muslim Student Association filled the School of Business auditorium for their final Iftar night before Eid Mubarak. Zach Reagan/HQNNMSA decorated the School of Business auditorium with crescent moon centerpieces, which is a longstanding symbol of Islam. Zach Reagan/HQNN
