Iftar

The past week has flown by with lots going on. Last week I was invited to an "Iftar" celebration dinner that was organised and prepared by our Year 13 (6th Form) students. The ceremony was wonderful and the young people seemed genuinly happy and pleased to meet us. All the girls looked beautiful in their "abeyahs" (black gowns). Most were wearing jeans underneath! The boys wore the customary dishdasha gowns and khoumas and looked very handsome! The food was delicious and I felt honoured to be there. The Iftar meal takes place every evening, during the month of Ramadan, when the sun has set and the fasting ends.