Ramadan Lecture Series (part 3 of 3)

Learn about Ramadan! This lecture series for all community members aims to spark interfaith conversations and inspire learning and understanding.

Saturdays during Ramadan: Feb 21, Feb 28, and Mar 7.

Fasting from a Muslim Perspective

Fasting is the one pillar of Islam that is most practiced out of the 5 pillars of Islam. About 90% of Muslims worldwide fast in this month. The presentation will cover the spiritual rewards of fasting and how fasting helps in building will power. The presentation will also cover the lunar months (Islamic calendar); Ramadan is the 9th month. We are currently in the year 1447.

Presenter: Imam Shuaib
- American Muslim Imam, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and raised in Chicago.
- Completed 9 years of traditional Islamic studies in England and Pakistan; graduated in 1994.
- Has served the religious needs of the Muslim community in Utah for the past 26 years.
- Currently serving as Imam and director of religious affairs at Utah Islamic Center in West Jordan City, Utah.
- Married with 4 children; enjoys hiking and tennis.

Audience: Seniors; Adults.

Event types: Performances & Presentations; Cultures & Diversity; Conversations.