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Boarding





        Iftar




        Dinner                                             he spirit of Ramadan, with its essence of togeth-


                                                           erness and community, found a special place at
                                                 T The Regent Secondary School on Saturday, 23
                                                  March, as families gathered for a memorable Iftar event.                                                                        What truly made this Iftar special was the sense of
                                                                                                                                                                                  camaraderie and joy that filled the air. Families sat
                                                  For many students at boarding schools, Ramadan can
                                                                                                                                                                                  together, exchanging stories and laughter, while stu-
                                                  be a challenging time being away from their families.                                                                           dents eagerly introduced their friends and teachers
        Heartwarming                              However, the school administration, understanding the                                                                           to their loved ones. It was a heartening sight to wit-

        Ramadan Family                            importance of familial bonds during this holy month, or-                                                                        ness generations coming together, sharing not just
        Iftar at The Regent                       ganised the family Iftar as a way to bridge that distance                                                                       food but also cherished moments of bonding and

        Secondary                                 and foster a sense of belonging and unity among the                                                                             connection.
                                                  students and their loved ones.
        School
                                                                                                                                                                                  As the Maghrib call to prayer echoed through the
                                                  The event kicked off with an informative Tafseer by a
                                                                                                                                                                                  school, signalling the time to break the fast, a col-
                                                  scholar, setting the tone for the evening. As the sun be-
                                                                                                                                                                                  lective hush fell over the gathering. With a sense of
                                                  gan to set, families and students gathered in the school’s
                                                                                                                                                                                  gratitude and unity, everyone raised their hands for
      Article by                                  designated Iftar area, adorned with colourful Ramadan                                                                           a moment of silent prayer before partaking in the
                                                  decorations and soft lighting, creating a warm and in-
      Musa Dahiru Mangal  | Year 11  Congo                                                                                                                                        first sips of water and bites of dates, symbolising the
                                                  viting atmosphere.
                                                                                                                                                                                  breaking of the day-long fast.



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