Ramadan: Muslims will break fast at suhoor festivals happening in Ohio this weekend
Ohio Muslims in Columbus and Cleveland have the opportunity to celebrate togetherness during suhoor festivals and gatherings this weekend. The Islamic holy month of Ramadan, known as "suhoor," began on March 10 with the sighting of the crescent moon. Muslims worldwide begin their fastening period every morning, starting at the start of the day. Many Muslim-led organizations in Ohio are celebrating this with Suhoor Festivals, partnering with vendors and restaurants during the fasting period. The festival will be held in Columbus and will be hosted by Muslim-linked organizations such as the One Ummah Initiative. Other events include a free event in Plain City from March 30 from 11 p.m.-3 a.m. at the Islamic Center of Cleveland, where over 20 food vendors will be present.
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The Islamic holy month of Ramadan began the night of March 10 with the sighting of the crescent moon.
Every morning, right before the crack of dawn, Muslims worldwide wake up to enjoy a meal called suhoor. Once the sun begins to rise, Muslims start their fasting, right until sunset.
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Various Muslim-led organizations in Ohio will be celebrating this meal with a much bigger celebration.
The suhoor festival has become an American Muslim tradition — cities across the country will be holding their yearly Suhoor Festivals, partnering with vendors and restaurants during the eating hours afforded during Ramadan.
Many cities in Ohio will be having suhoor festivals this week. Ohio Muslims will enjoy delicious foods from different restaurants, purchase clothes and other merchandise from vendors, and enjoy the togetherness of eating hours with their friends and family.
This festival will be held in Columbus and is organized by many Muslim-led organizations. Vendors such as Qahwah House, Ana Shawarma, Hoyo’s Kitchen, and many more will be serving food and selling merchandise.
• When: March 29 from 11 p.m.-3 a.m.
• Tickets: $15 at the door, limited tickets available
More information can be found on their Instagram.
Noor Islamic Cultural Center, other Muslim-led organizations and Muslim social media creators will be hosting Columbus Suhoor Night. This event will be held in a large indoor facility in Plain City.
• When: March 30 from 11 p.m.-3 a.m.
• Tickets: Free, register on their website for your free ticket
More information can be found on their Instagram.
Presented by the One Ummah Initiative, this event will be held in a banquet hall with over 60 vendors. This event will be offering shuttles from additional parking locations and will have their special Islamic exhibit created by the One Ummah Initiative.
• When: March 29-30 from 11 p.m.-3 a.m.
Tickets can be purchased here. More information can be found on their Instagram.
Held at the Islamic Center of Cleveland, this suhoor festival will be both indoor and outdoor. Over 20 food vendors will be present for this special event.
More information can be found on the Islamic Center of Cleveland’s Instagram.
For questions and more information about Ohio Suhoor Festivals, contact [email protected]
Topics: Holidays, Ramadan