The Barcelona City Council organises iftars Community prayer and meal
It is an open event for everyone to pray, eat and share Ramadan with the neighbours of Horta Guinardó. There is free food.
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The Barcelona City Council breaks with secularism and organises a gathering of l‘breaking of the fast at the Casal Mas Guinardo (Horta-Guinardó) for Muslims to pray and eat to break their fast.
According to the Municipality website, is done «to make Ramadan known to the neighbourhood»and«to combat stereotypes and prejudices against Muslim women, who will be the protagonists of the day«The events will combine religion, gastronomy, music, crafts and calligraphy, among other things.
The event is supported by the City Council through the Horta-Guinardó Interculturality Service, the La Barraca del Carmel Neighbourhood Centre and the El Carmel – Juan Marsé Library.
Prayer and talk about Ramadan
The Town Council is offering the opportunity to sample gourmet specialities free of charge. Tickets will be available until stocks run out.
In addition to the food, at the event there will be There will be a prayer by the Carmel Islamic Cultural Centre and a talk about Ramadan..
Inside of the triptych printed by the Town Hall
Between tradition, social pressure and the penal code
Ramadan is one of the pillars of Islam and forms part of the cultures of Islamic societies. Moreover, It is also an obligation included in the majority of criminal codes of Muslim-majority countries..
The punishments for drinking, eating or smoking during Ramadan range from fines or imprisonment to flogging. In Morocco, for example, the penalty is between one and six months' imprisonment in addition to a fine. Every year people are detained for breaking Ramadan in Morocco and, from time to time, groups of activists organise protest picnics.
In Catalonia there are no laws imposing Ramadan, but the social pressure has shifted. Many young Catalan Muslims want nothing to do with religious impositions that make their lives more complicated and eat in secret to avoid social rejection. Now the city council is another source of pressure.
More than 20 iftars Popular throughout Barcelona
Barcelona celebrates Ramadan with more than 20 iftars Community events open to everyone. These events offer free food and a cultural experience to get to know Muslim traditions better.
The aim is to foster coexistence and respect between communities. They offer a very enriching cultural exchange and, in some cases, hold open days at mosques.
Most of the community Ramadan events in Barcelona take place in private spaces, but there are also some in public areas of the city such as streets, parks and schools. For example, they are held in the courtyard of the Concepcion Arenal School or in Clot Park. iftars.
The iftars They will take place in various neighbourhoods of the city throughout the holy month and are organised by all kinds of Islamic associations. Now the very same City Council that didn't put up the nativity scene for fear of offending people is also involved.
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