People of different cultures and faiths banded together to help families in Turkey and Syria following a devestating earthquake earlier this year. This combined effort to help one another was highlighted during Fairfield High School’s first community Iftar which saw different faiths coming together to break the Ramadan fast.
Described by the school, which is based in Allfoxton Road, Horfield, as “a truly magical event”, it was a first of its kind with students, parents and guests sharing the meaning of fasting and faith. The speakers were from the Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh and Humanist faiths.
Sheikh Afdal Ferroz explained how, for the Muslim community, fasting was important in the Islamic calendar for encouraging empathy and understanding of other people’s needs, while appreciating a person's blessings. He also gave insight as to how fasting affected different parts of the body.
