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Free Dinner at Mosques During Ramadan

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Free Dinner at Mosques During Ramadan
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Taegukgi on 06/05/2019 - 19:45 canberratimes.com.au (1370 clicks)
Last edited 06/05/2019 - 22:25 by 3 other users

Edit - updated title to reflect advice provided by ar7ist.

Read this in the Canberra times -

It's also a month of gratitude. By abstaining from food and water during the day, the faithful are reminded of those less fortunate. Each night during Ramadan, mosques and aid organisations set up tents and tables to serve free evening meals for the poor.

I did a bit of research and it appears that this is 1) available in most mosques around the world; 2) is not widely advertised and 3) generally available to everybody.

The timing of the dinner depends on when the fast is broken which will be different each day for each state.

The time for the dinner is the second last column titled "Iftar Maghrib"

Free food and drinks every evening for everyone in most of the mosques - check for local mosque or speak to any Muslim friend, neighbour or colleague for more details.

This is a great way to explore and connect to a different culture.

Ramadan Kareem to those that celebrate Ramadan.

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    • cerealsmok3r on 06/05/2019 - 22:33
      +2

      yeah theyre just a bit….stoned

      • Blitzfx on 07/05/2019 - 10:19
        +1

        lol Brunei and their stoning law.

    • NeverMissABargain on 06/05/2019 - 22:36

      Ok now you are making it more complicated

    • Lv80 on 06/05/2019 - 23:13
      +5

      I don't bring up my sexuality when I go out for a meal…or generally. Shouldn't be an issue unless you make it one.

    • yummycoot on 06/05/2019 - 23:34
      +1

      do they have special dietary requirement now? -_- everyone is welcome, its not like somebody is at the door and asking what their sexual preference is.

    • io on 07/05/2019 - 09:01
      +2

      Everyone means everyone. No Exceptions.

  • easternculture on 06/05/2019 - 20:18
    +8

    Buddhist temples have some type of free food festivities every week.

    I've never been there but my friends tell me anyone can go and eat for free

    Also I know of a few churches that have free lunch and dinner every Sunday

    • [Deactivated] on 06/05/2019 - 20:26
      -5

      Must be a pretty good spread given Buddha's BMI.

      [Deactivated] on 06/05/2019 - 20:26 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
    • Iwantthatbargain on 06/05/2019 - 20:29

      A know of a Korean Church, where they serve Asian foods free

      • Other on 06/05/2019 - 23:35
        -2

        hot spicy food and chicks…. Nice.

      • eman resu on 11/05/2019 - 14:54

        At the Korean Church its not called Asian food. Its just called food.

  • nurbsenvi on 06/05/2019 - 20:18
    -5

    Can you stack it up with code “MASHALLA” for 10% discount
    So you actually get paid instead of being free?

    nurbsenvi on 06/05/2019 - 20:18 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
    • easternculture on 06/05/2019 - 20:26

      Quote ALHAMDULILLAH on arrival for 100% discount

    • GregFiona on 06/05/2019 - 20:30

      Great, You will get paid exactly 10%x0= $0

  • Pantagonist on 06/05/2019 - 20:19
    +2

    Ain't no Jamaat like an OzBargain Jamaat.

  • Levathian on 06/05/2019 - 20:27
    -1

    Is this really a bargain???? and can we stop with the casual racism in the comments too?

    edit: this isn't "offtopic" what the hell

    Levathian on 06/05/2019 - 20:27 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
    • [Deactivated] on 06/05/2019 - 20:32
      -7

      Not sure there's anything casual about it.

      Alaha Akbar!

    • Pantagonist on 06/05/2019 - 20:32
      +1

      Where's the casual racism?

      • Levathian on 06/05/2019 - 20:32

        scroll up

        Levathian on 06/05/2019 - 20:32 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
        • Pantagonist on 06/05/2019 - 20:33

          You need to be more specific. I went through all the comments and couldn't find anything remotely racist.

      • [Deactivated] on 06/05/2019 - 20:34
        -1

        scroll up dummy

        [Deactivated] on 06/05/2019 - 20:34 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
        • Pantagonist on 06/05/2019 - 20:36
          +1

          Why so vague? All I'm asking is for you to point out a specific racist post.

          There are a few comments making subtle jibes against religion, but that's about all I can see.

          • [Deactivated] on 06/05/2019 - 20:41
            -3

            @Pantagonist: Don't worry, there soon will be. Trust me, i've seen these things unfold before.

            • Pantagonist on 06/05/2019 - 20:45
              +1

              @[Deactivated]: Oh… riiiight.

              So you're saying that Leviathan meant to say "can we not start with the casual racism" when none had actually been posted?

              Twitter is a better place than here to be outraged at things that haven't happened.

              • [Deactivated] on 06/05/2019 - 20:47
                -1

                @Pantagonist: scroll down dummy

                • Pantagonist on 06/05/2019 - 20:53

                  @[Deactivated]: Still not seeing anything, sorry.

                  • [Deactivated] on 06/05/2019 - 20:54
                    -3

                    @Pantagonist: Don't worry, there soon will be. Trust me, i've seen these things unfold before.

  • lonepine on 06/05/2019 - 20:33
    +16

    "Ain't no such thing as a free lunch"

    • [Deactivated] on 06/05/2019 - 21:25

      Yup. One need to pay for petrol/public transport to reach to local mosque.

      • fertiliser on 06/05/2019 - 22:17

        Nup. I can reach to local mosque from here.

    • eman resu on 11/05/2019 - 14:56
      +1

      True.

      But here its a free dinner

  • knackers on 06/05/2019 - 20:34
    +14

    Catholics offer one solitary wafer every Sunday.. two if you line up twice

    • [Deactivated] on 06/05/2019 - 20:35
      +1

      Yes but it's been blessed. That's what i call value-add.

    • strangeloops66 on 06/05/2019 - 20:37
      +1

      And a free drink!

    • terrys on 06/05/2019 - 20:45
      +5

      Anglicans get bread. Roman Catholics get "I can't believe it's not Jesus."

    • grasstown on 06/05/2019 - 21:53

      Feels good to mock someone’s faith?

      • terrys on 07/05/2019 - 11:11

        Deleted, I guess your replying to the deleted comment which may well have been inappropriate, rather than the ones left which I have heard from priests…

        • grasstown on 07/05/2019 - 11:46

          I’m not sure why my comment was originally deleted. I was replying to the comment that is still up. What have you heard from priests?

          • terrys on 08/05/2019 - 10:11

            @grasstown: Jokes. Good ones usually. Not everyone thinks they are Pell.

      • [Deactivated] on 07/05/2019 - 11:55
        +1

        Catholics are pretty tolerant of ridicule, unless your name is Fisher.

  • dgs on 06/05/2019 - 20:42
    +19

    Charities aren't a bargain. And, as stated above - no such thing as a free lunch.

    • HappilyEverAfter on 06/05/2019 - 21:10
      +5

      I agree. And this should not be for most ozbarginers.

    • eman resu on 11/05/2019 - 14:58

      But what about a free dinner?

  • spaz84 on 06/05/2019 - 20:43
    +16

    i dont think this should be published as a deal or will have people starting to post every 'free' homeless meal kitchen as a free meal deal.

    • spaz84 on 06/05/2019 - 21:04
      +3

      I love that someone already tried listing a similar deal on ozbargain. Post rejected:
      (Brisbane) Free lunch every Saturday at Saint Andrew’s Community Lunch (Trolling)

      spaz84 on 06/05/2019 - 21:04 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
      • [Deactivated] on 06/05/2019 - 23:10
        -1

        Correct. This is unacceptable

    • Bargainbeth on 07/05/2019 - 00:49
      +5

      I think it's different to that. If muslims believe that it gives their commune more favor from god to have more people there, then it's a cost they're willing to take.

      And after all, not to start a political debate, but in this climate, I think muslims are pretty open to educating others from other faiths about their religion, or at least bonding with others who are participating in their Ramadan feast, because they've been demonised in the media a lot in the last several years.

  • MagicMushroom on 06/05/2019 - 20:49
    +15

    Don't think people who have access to the internet needs a food from charity.

  • knackers on 06/05/2019 - 20:49
    +1

    I made some Arab dishes this week… Halva, Za'atar on Lebanese bread.. koftas in a red sauce(similar to meatballs in italian styled sauce)

    • [Deactivated] on 06/05/2019 - 21:02
      +1

      Radical.

      • knackers on 06/05/2019 - 21:07
        +2

        Arabs do food well.. and they put on one hell of a banquette for guests

        • [Deactivated] on 06/05/2019 - 21:08
          +1

          It was only a week ago i had a Koobedeh. I'm with you bro.

    • Chewiebacca on 06/05/2019 - 23:33
      -1

      You mean Levantine dishes.

    • Hybroid on 06/05/2019 - 21:02
      +7

      Pretty much all of those that negged this seem to claim it's a charity and people shouldn't misuse it. However, they're quite uninformed as it's not a charity at all, but an event provided for everyone during the month and it's intended for absolutely everyone regardless of status or background etc.

      Those that lived in the Middle East among other places will be aware of this tradition.

      • Pantagonist on 06/05/2019 - 21:10
        +4

        Unfortunately I think most people who are negging this deal are the same people who are unlikely to ever set foot in a mosque for fear of being talked to by a real person wanting to share their culture and religion.

        Their loss, I guess. One of my best travel experiences was working in Eastern Kenya & Somalia during Eid al-Adha and sharing food with the locals.

        • HomeAlone on 06/05/2019 - 22:22
          +5

          Unfortunately I think most people who are negging this deal are the same people who are unlikely to ever set foot in a mosque for fear of being talked to by a real person wanting to share their culture and religion.

          Translation: I have absolutely no proof of it and it's only my opinion, but unfortunately most people who are negging this deal are definitely racist/bigoted and are lying about their reasons for negging.

          Their loss, I guess.

          I've never had to step foot into a place of worship - whether it be a mosque, synagogue, temple, church or whatever - in order to learn about other cultures and I don't see why anyone in this multicultural country of ours would need to do so. We literally get to interact with people from various different cultures throughout our daily lives without having to make it about religion.

          One of my best travel experiences was working in Eastern Kenya & Somalia during Eid al-Adha and sharing food with the locals.

          Traveling is certainly one way to go about it, but I'd think twice about going to places like Somalia. https://smartraveller.gov.au/Countries/africa/east/Pages/som…

          • Pantagonist on 06/05/2019 - 22:52
            +1

            @HomeAlone:

            unfortunately most people who are negging this deal are definitely racist/bigoted and are lying about their reasons for negging.

            Interesting reading of what I wrote. My point was that in the neg vote explanations there seemed to be a general lack of understanding about the nature of this practice of sharing food during Ramadan. Obviously the title being what it was didn't help that, but as far as I can see there aren't many Muslims (or non-Muslims who know anything about Islam) in here who are saying that this deal is inappropriate.

            We literally get to interact with people from various different cultures throughout our daily lives without having to make it about religion.

            It doesn't have to be about religion. It's just an important time of year for Muslims and there's an option to join in with those rituals if you choose to do so.

            If you know any strict adherents of Islam you'll know that their religious practices are deeply intertwined with their daily activities, generally more so than Christians in Australia. It's pretty tough to separate the person from the religion. That's just how it is.

            Christians in Australia share Christmas and Easter with other cultures, but the arena for those celebrations increasingly takes place outside of places of worship. Ramadan doesn't, primarily due to the prayer requirements (Salat) of the Islamic faith. So if you want to share a Ramadan experience with a Muslim, you'll generally do so within a place of worship.

            Traveling is certainly one way to go about it, but I'd think twice about going to places like Somalia.

            I'm not suggesting that people travel to that region. I'm just recounting a positive experience I had celebrating an Islamic religious tradition with Muslims and am encouraging others to do the same if they're interested.

            You're obviously not, so feel free to ignore my suggestions.

          • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 07/05/2019 - 09:26
            +1

            @HomeAlone:

            Translation: I have absolutely no proof of it and it's only my opinion, but unfortunately most people who are negging this deal are definitely racist/bigoted and are lying about their reasons for negging.

            Is the enormous amount of inappropriate/hate speech/trolling posts and neggers that have been removed proof enough for you??

            • dracarys19 on 07/05/2019 - 09:37
              -2

              @Typical16-bitEnjoyer: No.

              As its the opinion of one guy who has mod powers.

              • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 07/05/2019 - 09:44

                @dracarys19: Lol. So you think mods are marking posts as racist/hate speech/inappropriate incorrectly?

                Half the negs since last night have been removed due to removing these posts.

                What is the point you're trying to get at?

    • HomeAlone on 06/05/2019 - 21:03

      I look forward to your clarifications (and negs).

      I love how you edited that in AFTER you got negged. Looking forward to things that already happened :P

      • Pantagonist on 06/05/2019 - 21:13
        +1

        I had 2 when I edited. Now I have more. I was looking forward to those extra ones. It's not hard to understand.

        • HomeAlone on 06/05/2019 - 22:05

          It's not hard to understand.

          Actually it is when you choose your words so poorly.

          Maybe this would have been a more appropriate edit?

          I look forward to your clarifications (and additional negs).

          • Pantagonist on 06/05/2019 - 22:27
            +2

            @HomeAlone: Maybe, but as you're no doubt aware, once someone replies to your post it's no longer possible to edit it.

            I'm happy to live with it as it currently stands because it still makes sense in the context of the conversation thread (mainly because it's not apparent that "(and negs)" was added later). I hope you don't lose too much sleep over it.

    • MagicMushroom on 06/05/2019 - 22:17
      +1

      Major issues with retailer

      Not a retailer so not a deal

    • syousef on 07/05/2019 - 18:43
      -1

      Being brainwashed as a condition isn't free.
      Ripping off the people trying to brain wash you by pretending you're interested isn't free either, if you have any kind of ethics.
      People clearly have an issue with these religious places. You can't see that from these comments?

      • Pantagonist on 07/05/2019 - 18:55
        +1

        Speaking personally, I can happily sit down with religious people and feel secure enough in my own beliefs that I'm unlikely to be "brainwashed". It's not a "condition" of attending.

        The funny thing is, in my experience religious people seem to prefer to talk about topics other than their religion.

        It's not dishonest to attend if you have no intention of converting to Islam, in much the same way as the NZ PM can don a headscarf in solidarity with the Muslim community without converting to Islam.

        It's about walking in the shoes of others. I'm sure churches wouldn't turn a Muslim away from a Christmas or Easter service either for the same reasons.

        Yes, people have an issue with these institutions and can write words about it on a website. Doesn't make them right.

        • syousef on 07/05/2019 - 19:01

          Speaking personally, I can happily sit down with religious people and feel secure enough in my own beliefs that I'm unlikely to be "brainwashed"

          Good for you. That doesn't mean you're typical.

          The funny thing is, in my experiwnce religious people seem to prefer to talk about topics other than their religion.

          You must know very different religious people.

          It's not dishonest to attend if you have no intention of converting to Islam, in much the same way as the NZ PM can don a headscarf in solidarity with the Muslim community without converting to Islam.

          I like Ardern on the whole but this is one of the things she did which I did not agree with. She caused more hard feelings and division with her gesture than she resolved as many see the headscarf as a symbol of religious oppression.

          It's about walking in the shoes of others. I'm sure churches wouldn't turn a Muslim away from a Christmas or Easter service either for the same reasons.

          I'm sure they wouldn't turn away a Christian who was genuinely thinking of converting. But even if they do believe they have a duty to be hospitable to others, taking advantage of that is wrong. Like all religions there are passages in their holy books that suggest you don't need to treat people of other faiths well, as well as passages which can be interpreted to mean they should provide charity to all. The same books that can be used to justify terrorism can be used to justify humanitarianism - the difference is the person interpreting the book and what they choose to believe and pass on to their children. By the way are you aware of the Muslim view of turning away from Islam? Let's just say it isn't encouraged.

          • Pantagonist on 07/05/2019 - 19:37
            +1

            @syousef:

            Good for you. That doesn't mean you're typical.

            I'd say that most people would be able to have a conversation with someone whose views differ to their own without subsequently changing their own viewpoint as a result of that interaction.

            You must know very different religious people.

            I didn't think you talked to religious people for fear of being brainwashed?

            She caused more hard feelings and division with her gesture than she resolved as many see the headscarf as a symbol of religious oppression.

            So you're saying that the voices of dissent outweighed the voices of support? The community is more fractured as a result of her wearing a hijab than if she hadn't? I don't think that's reflective of reality.

            I'm not sure how many religious buildings you've set foot in, but many enforce a modest dress code. No shorts for men. Long sleeves / no uncovered shoulders for both sexes. Hair covered for women. These rules apply equally to mosques as they do to Russian Orthodox churches.

            But even if they do believe they have a duty to be hospitable to others, taking advantage of that is wrong.

            It's not taking advantage if whatever is being offered is being offered freely without strings attached, which I think you'll find is generally the case when it comes to church based social services.

            Pretty sure many homeless people who avail themselves of church based services aren't religious themselves. Are they also "wrong" for "taking advantage" of the situation?

            As for the interpretation of religious texts, yes, they are interpreted differently by different people.

            A majority of people want to do the right thing by their fellow humans and a small percentage use those texts for hateful purposes. It's always been this way.

            I'm not religious myself, but I don't discount the role that religious teachings have had in shaping how our institutions operate and principles such as egalitarianism and treating other people how you would like to be treated. Those things didn't just emerge from a vacuum.

  • [Deactivated] on 06/05/2019 - 20:58
    +11

    Charity outreach is not a bargain.

    • eman resu on 11/05/2019 - 15:09
      -1

      Its not charity. Its an event that happens once a month. Also, it is not done everywhere, only a seclect number of masjids offer it.

      • [Deactivated] on 14/05/2019 - 10:58

        Thanks, I’m well aware what Ramadan is. A religious establishment offering a free meal is a charitable offering in my eyes. My comment stands.

  • nzthunderboy on 06/05/2019 - 21:04
    +15

    And how is this a deal ? Please take this to forums. I respect the generosity from the people of this faith but should only be discussed in appropriate forums.

    Sikh faith does free food as “langar “ everyday at their temple, should we start posting that too?

    • dealman on 07/05/2019 - 09:52

      every single day and they don't try to proselytize !!!!

    • [Deactivated] on 07/05/2019 - 11:57

      As long as it includes Butter Chicken, why not?

  • pformag on 06/05/2019 - 21:06
    +5

    To prevent abuse charity assistance should not be posted as deals

  • pennypincher98 on 06/05/2019 - 21:06
    +5

    I have a feeling this is a great awareness post but maybe shouldn't be posted as a deal on a bargain site?
    Probably forums would be more appropriate.

    But I'm not going to get involved into too much, just not worth it.

    • [Deactivated] on 07/05/2019 - 11:58
      +1

      OK, mission fail. You're already knee deep in this. Sorry.

  • BugsBunnyAUS on 06/05/2019 - 21:09
    +13

    This is not a deal, it's a charity program and it should not be widely advertised. Those in need can find out about such programs through the normal channels.

    Having this on the same page as a $900 vacuum cleaner brings a little perspective, I think.

    • [Deactivated] on 07/05/2019 - 11:59

      Yes, it gives me the perspective that this is cheaper than a vacuum cleaner.

  • pc6673 on 06/05/2019 - 21:09
    +7

    To prevent abuse charity assistance should not be posted as deals. They are promoted to those who need them through appropriate channels

  • [Deactivated] on 06/05/2019 - 21:11
    +9

    Can we post Centrelink payments too?

    • [Deactivated] on 06/05/2019 - 21:15
      +4

      I'll post you mine if you post me yours.

    • dracarys19 on 07/05/2019 - 09:28

      That would be classified as a deal. I know a guy who practically brags that he gets over 10k pa for nothing.

  • kingpisser on 06/05/2019 - 21:18
    +4

    I am sure most of churches give free food every week or everyday, Jews have their own way of doing that, temples have them, which is never considered as a deal and most religions do, some intent to advertise to get more people towards them and some have intent to feed the poor, every human has the tendency to give, this should not be considered a deal and just to clarify, no, this does not happen worldwide, I have spent a lot of time in this religion before so I know.

  • tanastra on 06/05/2019 - 21:24
    +2

    Let me post a link to a Deal of a low cost food for anyone who are interested in Western Australia :
    https://www.anglicarewa.org.au/docs/default-source/get-help/…

    And I will let you all be the judges if these are deals or not , thanks

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