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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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    • [Deactivated] on 06/05/2019 - 23:38
      +3

      I don't understand why people keep equating this deal as being the same as charity kitchens….because it isn't.

      People also make comparisons to the many other religions with daily and weekly free meals to the community.

      In fact, someone posted a free weekly meal, ie. 52 meals/year, by a church. That was removed.

      This only runs for a month. Ie. less than 52 days.

      • altomic on 06/05/2019 - 23:48
        -2

        In fact, someone posted a free weekly meal, ie. 52 meals/year, by a church. That was removed.

        it was removed as Trolling because it was for a single day event held on 5 Jan. not a weekly event.

        link to the churches website

        so, that was for 1 meal. not like this post for a daily meal which runs for a month.

        ok.

        • [Deactivated] on 06/05/2019 - 23:49
          +5

          First thing I see when I click that link.

          Saint Andrew’s Uniting Church provides a 2 course sit down lunch from 12 pm each Saturday.

          Also, if you notice the (very conspicuous) print next to the 5 Jan, if says Recurring Event.

          • altomic on 06/05/2019 - 23:51
            +1

            @[Deactivated]: I stand corrected. it is a weekly event.

            at one church.

            the deal is nationwide.

            P.s. didn't neg your response.

            • [Deactivated] on 06/05/2019 - 23:53
              +4

              @altomic: There's a link on my comment to the stickied comment. There are multiple places.

              I'd wager you'll find at least one in every state hence matching the nationwide deal.

              P.s. didn't neg your response.

              Some people would neg straight facts. Maybe they didn't agree that a month has fewer than 52 days.

              • Pantagonist on 07/05/2019 - 00:08

                @[Deactivated]: I didn't see the deal when it was posted, but it does look like it should have been allowed to stay up based on a summary I found about the event itself.

                Our community meal is an offering of hospitality and service to all people seeking the sanctuary of a safe space and a place to belong in community.

                So not specifically a charity service.

                Probably depends on the wording of the deal when it was posted. Was it done respectfully like this one or was there evidence of shitposting? The "trolling" reason for removal suggests the latter.

              • eman resu on 11/05/2019 - 15:35

                @[Deactivated]: What does the length of time of a deal have to do with it? In fact the shorter the period the better, compare a 24 hour sale to a month long sale.

  • syousef on 06/05/2019 - 23:38
    -1

    Despite the name my background is Christian. Never the less, exploiting religion is a new low for Ozbargain. What bargains can I expect to find tomorrow? Cheap legal firm offering to declare your parents mentally incompetent so you can have them committed and take their house? A new device for distracting new mothers while you "steal the baby's candy"? Mail service offering fake STD check certificates?

    syousef on 06/05/2019 - 23:38 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
    • Pantagonist on 06/05/2019 - 23:58
      +10

      Maybe it's just me, but on the moral scale of things I think there's a fair amount of daylight between "enjoy breaking fast with your local Muslim community" and "get your parents committed so you can fast track your inheritance".

      All I'm saying is that I wouldn't write OzBargain off just yet.

      On an unrelated topic, I now have three new companies to register.

      • [Deactivated] on 07/05/2019 - 12:08

        And i shall be your first client.

      • syousef on 07/05/2019 - 18:28
        -1

        You are talking about exploiting religiously based charity. People who neither need free food nor intend to partake in the religion are posting this on a bargain board. That is despicable and you getting upvoted plus my response getting moderated as off topic really says it all.

        I am negging the deal. I do not believe exploiting people should be a deal.

        • Pantagonist on 07/05/2019 - 18:39
          +2

          Yet we have plenty of people in this thread who identify as Muslim saying that it isn't exploitation and the food is available to all, including non-Muslims should they wish to attend.

          No Muslims as yet who've flagged this as inappropriate in the comments.

          Interesting.

        • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 07/05/2019 - 20:14

          You have zero evidence or basis for saying it is "exploiting people"

    • sn809 on 07/05/2019 - 19:55

      Who the hell (sic) is going around carrying a genuine STD check certificate. Is that even a thing and how is it relevant to this post

    • eman resu on 11/05/2019 - 15:38

      Yeah i think it was clear you were not a Muslim when you complained about brainwashing in your earlier comment. The reason for your neg vote is as clear the trinity itself.

    • altomic on 07/05/2019 - 00:01
      +4

      it's not a charity for the homeless/poor.

      it is for community to come together after evening prayer for a shared meal during ramadan.

      why do people keep going on about it being a charity event??!!?

  • [Deactivated] on 07/05/2019 - 00:03
    +2

    Gotta love all these people with the moral high ground (not applicable here anyway).

    Never seen any of you downvote and cry in the comments thats someone posted a bargain that exploits a business' pricing error.

    • Vote for Pedro on 07/05/2019 - 07:57
      +1

      Or when free samples get OzBargained even though it’s an item that is not needed and will never be used.

      • eman resu on 11/05/2019 - 15:39

        Or the 7-11 fuel app rort

  • bringbring on 07/05/2019 - 00:16
    +1

    Sad to see so many downvoters, most of whom are too ashamed to directly admit being islamophobic

    The same deal on the UK equiv of Ozb is massive!!

    • gamemaster on 07/05/2019 - 00:34
      +1

      Wow. That is very telling.

    • MagicMushroom on 07/05/2019 - 02:18
      +7

      I would call myself religionophobic then. I classify belief in gods as mental illness. Most of then are good people, I hope they get well soon.

    • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 07/05/2019 - 09:00
      +1

      That really says it all. Such a difference in respect and acceptance.

    • [Deactivated] on 07/05/2019 - 09:24
      +4

      Phobia is an unreasonable fear. How do you know it is unreasonable? There have certainly been reason.

      How you know it is specific to Islam? Contrary to your claim, many here are voicing dislike for religion in general.

      Why would it be shameful to dislike Islam? It is a religion not a race. There are sufficient concessions for religious groups, we don't need peer pressure to celebrate someone's lifestyle choices.

      • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 07/05/2019 - 09:29
        +1

        How exactly is this post peer pressuring you?

        There's nearly a dozen McDonalds deals a week. Is that also peer pressure?

        • [Deactivated] on 07/05/2019 - 10:13
          +4

          I never specified nor implied this post. I was referring to the general attitude of "racial acceptance".

          I'm sure you have observed that it is fine to attack most religious and racial groups but Islamophobia gets thrown around liberally.

          Attack a white male - anti-patriarchy

          Defence by a white male - white supremacist

          Mention Islam in a terror attack or in any negative connotation - Islamophobia

          • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 07/05/2019 - 10:28

            @[Deactivated]:

            I'm sure you have observed

            No I haven't.

            we don't need peer pressure to celebrate someone's lifestyle choices.

            Provide one single example of someone, something, anything, peer pressuring or forcing you to 'celebrate' Islam.

            • [Deactivated] on 07/05/2019 - 10:37
              +4

              @Typical16-bitEnjoyer:

              Provide one single example of someone, something, anything, peer pressuring or forcing you to 'celebrate' Islam.

              The labelling of anything remotely negative about Islam as Islamophobia. It's not peer pressure as I do not know of they are my peers per se, but certainly falls under societal pressure.

              Ie. Downvoting a Islam related deal.

              downvoters, most of whom are too ashamed to directly admit being islamophobic

              Quoted from a few lines above this comment.

              It couldn't have been that I downvoted because I don't think a meal associated with a religious group is not a deal and I would have downvoted regardless of which religion. It had to be Islamophobia.

              • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 07/05/2019 - 11:03

                @[Deactivated]:

                but certainly falls under societal pressure.

                As expected. Not a single example or occurrence.

                Further, restricting discrimination about a race/religion/appropriate group is completely different than your claim of "we don't need peer pressure to celebrate someone's lifestyle choices." - a claim you have failed to substantiate.

                Quoted from a few lines above this comment

                Irrelevant. We're discussing your comment. And thus far you are unable to back anything up. Just pointless conjecture. Nobody is peer pressuring anybody, this deal certainly isn't, just a lot of hurtful comments being removed for hate speech/inappropriate/trolling etc. so far.

                • [Deactivated] on 07/05/2019 - 12:26
                  +1

                  @Typical16-bitEnjoyer:

                  Not a single example or occurrence…

                  …that you wish to acknowledge.

                  Irrelevant. We're discussing your comment.

                  Sorry. I can't invent examples by rearranging words in my comments to form a new sentence.

                  Seems like that's what you're going for so I'll ignore your response on this line of argument. It's going nowhere if we can just invalidate examples we don't want to acknowledge.

                  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 07/05/2019 - 12:42
                    +1

                    @[Deactivated]: You've stated this post, or generally (who knows…your argument is horrible) that there is some sort of societal pressure or peer pressure. You can't for the life of you back up that comment with any sort of sound argument.

                    Move on.

          • dracarys19 on 07/05/2019 - 13:39
            -1

            @[Deactivated]: Mention Islam in a terror attack or in any negative connotation - Islamophobia

            For sure. Also counted as hate speech, trolling, bigotry etc.

    • eman resu on 11/05/2019 - 15:40

      The dont have Onenation in the UK

      • Danstar on 12/05/2019 - 10:22

        They probably
        Needed that 15 years ago. Too late now

  • kickmiass on 07/05/2019 - 00:22
    +6

    Only giving my 2 cents because this isn't the first type of post like this on the site

    I'm not really an avid Ozbargain poster but this isn't a bargain..

    However, i do appreciate the idea behind it because it comes from the right place unlike the previous posts in the past which should have been removed.

    It really belongs in a forum or notice board of some sort.

    It is in essence a loophole in the posting rules. I could start saying i'm giving free water to a festival to promote and attract more people.

    • spixder on 07/05/2019 - 01:18
      +1

      And only people at that festival would have access to that free water.
      The same should apply to the mosque where the intent is to cater to people who are fasting for Ramadan, going purely for free food is just disrespectful.

      "Each year the LMA host the faithful at Lakemba mosque and provide a free community iftar to ensure all those observing Ramadan have the opportunity to break their fast with freshly prepared food. The LMA endeavour to feed over 500 people each day for the entire month."

      https://lma.org.au/community-serivces/islamic-services/ramad…

    • [Deactivated] on 07/05/2019 - 12:30
      +1

      I'm not really an avid Ozbargain poster but this isn't a bargain..

      Then why are you upvoting? If anything, that's a perfectly legitimate use of a downvote.

  • io on 07/05/2019 - 00:27
    +3

    Thank you OP. I do agree that this is a deal just as a free ticket to an event qualifies as a deal. Our identity is that we are Australians and want to live in peace and harmony and remain an example for the world to follow. People like you are the reason we love Australia and proud to call it home.

  • hashtagbargain on 07/05/2019 - 00:30
    +5

    Gurudwaras have free meals all throughout the year. So does iskcon. This isn’t a “deal”.

  • kickmiass on 07/05/2019 - 00:50
    +1

    In all honesty, anything to do with religion, churches, temples, mosques, etc etc should not be able to post.

    Everyone wants shit-can everyone else religion to some degree..

    Hundreds of comments and at least a quarter practice the religion and the other quarter are shit canning it…

    It's like asking for a Keyboard Warrior War

    • [Deactivated] on 07/05/2019 - 12:11

      Bless you.

  • Lysander on 07/05/2019 - 00:55
    -1

    The OP stated himself that it is not widely advertised - could there be possibly a reason for that?
    I am sure that all the mosques offering this could advertise this through local media or nationwide but they choose not to. I am sure their reason is the same as the reason the charities I volunteer for have - to prevent abuse and not to overextend scarce resources.

    • Bargainbeth on 07/05/2019 - 01:20

      I guess they have limited resources yes. Religions don't seem to do the whole advertising thing though (they seem to rely on word of mouth); e.g. they don't advertise their sermons, religious events etc. And these aren't for reasons of abuse.

      However, I'm more inclined to believe the rationale for posting this deal from the Muslim who posted it, than others, no matter how well meaning (I believe you are as well). And yes, it's not really a "bargain" and slippery slope could apply when abuse happens.

      • Lysander on 07/05/2019 - 01:23
        +2

        While I appreciate and value your opinion some people's comments here strongly indicate a willingness to abuse anything if only it is free and it does not cost them anything.
        Sad but true and it is a real issue for smaller charities etc.

        • Bargainbeth on 07/05/2019 - 01:32
          +1

          I understand your point too, you must see it a lot in charities! There's always a number of people on a lot of deals who try and make multiple accounts to get more freebies or game the deal somehow, so embarrassing. Either way, if it's something that becomes abused, I think they might start to vet attendants more carefully.

          However, I do think some interfaith mingling, while immersed in the other's religious zone is nice/needed, in the muslim context today anyway. Maybe the "scum bags" who do come just for a free meal will end up having a more positive impression and spread the love. I might sound like a total naive person here but I just don't think someone can use a religious free meal like this and walk away without any shred difference in sentiment. Small interactions might change things incrementally.

          If they don't, apparently the mosque still gains in "religious favour" or something. Just loss of material resources.

          But yeah, it can go completely the other way too.

          • Lysander on 07/05/2019 - 01:40
            +1

            @Bargainbeth: In my opinion, if one is really interested in interviltural exchange and community one could visit a mosque any time of the year - they are ALWAYS welcoming and friendly.
            I find it leaves a bitter taste that when freed food is involved then suddenly there is interest.
            To me it then appears that the food is the main motivation rather than the intercultural exchange.
            That is the first thing that went through my head reading some of the comments here.

            I wish you were right with your "sentiment thought" but my experience unfortunately thus far has proven very different. Sadly.

            • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 07/05/2019 - 08:48
              +1

              @Lysander: So Macca's deals for free buns with pickles and onion are suitable for OzBargain…but this deal isn't in your opinion?

              • Lysander on 07/05/2019 - 08:54
                +1

                @Typical16-bitEnjoyer: Firstly, have I ever said the deals you are referring to are suitable?
                Secondly, I think resources of McD and a small local charity are vastly differing.

                • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 07/05/2019 - 09:03

                  @Lysander: A lot of your recent comments are for posts of free Steam/game keys.

                  If one is really interested in games one could purchase a game at any time of the year.
                  I find it leaves a bitter taste that when free game keys are involved suddenly you are interested.
                  To me it then appears that the free game is the motivation rather than the gaming community.
                  That is the first thing that went through my head reading some of your previous comments here.

                  I wish you were right with your "argument" and purported high ground, but my experience reading your previous posts has unfortunately thus far been very different. Sadly.

                  • Lysander on 07/05/2019 - 09:43
                    +1

                    @Typical16-bitEnjoyer: Dude, don't you think you are a bit childish. See what this "free" mentality can result in - see "hate speech" above and all the pretty sad comments about bringing the family solely because it is a free feed. Really great.

                    The situation is very different.
                    In fact, as OP stated himself, this is not advertised by the mosques - there is a reason for it.
                    Organisations who give away free keys want to do it regardless of need while charities are for those in the community least fortunate. If you cannot see a difference there, big difference.
                    Plus, making gaming keys and food equal is a bit pathetic. One is a luxury we can do without out while the other is a necessity we cannot do without.
                    And even the free keys giveaways have methods and safeguards to prevent abuse. Sadly, and you seem to be one of them, there are always people that take advantage of good will - going back to gaming keys why do you think HB now requires a $1 minimum for Steam keys? Because people abused the system.
                    Sadly, while implementing barriers is fairly issue and conflict-free online, the same cannot be said in person for charities where volunteers are scarce and the conflict for potential is high -judging from your comments and attitude you would be one of the people who would argue if assessed as not needy and rejected.
                    Volunteers really do not need this.
                    I can tell you one possible outcome of posts like these and abuse of services and resources: ending of the service.
                    We will certainly be calling a meeting soon to discuss posts like these and the abuse of resources with all of its consequences and possible outcomes - hopefully we are not forced to shut up shop but it is a real possibility, at least for one of the charities I volunteer for/with.

                    • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 07/05/2019 - 09:49
                      +1

                      @Lysander: It IS advertised by the local mosques. I drive past signs outside 2 local mosques regularly.

                      They are welcome to EVERYBODY, including of different faiths. There are very open and friendly. They make extraordinary amounts of food and are very generous.

                      I'm glad you could appreciate when your arguments are used back at you that you didn't really have a defence other than "childish".

                      Your misconceived fears are really baseless and not based on personal experience nor fact.

                    • sn809 on 07/05/2019 - 19:58

                      @Lysander: Its not a charity

  • babablack on 07/05/2019 - 00:58
    +1

    this can be the most controversial deal on OZB lol.

    • MagicMushroom on 07/05/2019 - 02:24
      +1

      There was a deal about Muslim museum couple months back close to the Christchurch incident. I'd say that was tge worst. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/444691

    • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 07/05/2019 - 08:44
      +1

      This deal is not controversial. Nor is the museum deal. Some people just actively like to post to display their ignorance of people that differ than their personal beliefs.

      Thankfully the mods ban hammers have been swift and just so far.

  • Hunnypooh on 07/05/2019 - 00:59

    Thanks for the post OP! Yay free meal! Ain’t gonna let religion turn me away from a free meal!!

  • DEvok on 07/05/2019 - 01:02
    -1

    Clearly the thread has 99% upvotes compared to negs which means it proves that more people agree with this.

    Let the haters troll and winge all they like because statistically speaking all the proof is shown.
    So grab yourself a bargain today or miss out, let’s show the true Ozzie spirit of ozbargain and our community of how good should be shared, God bless you all.

    • shiznit on 07/05/2019 - 01:07
      +2

      Currently 11% of the votes have been negs.

      • RSmith on 07/05/2019 - 05:56
        +4

        That makes it 89% upvotes.

        • [Deactivated] on 07/05/2019 - 12:33
          +2

          Excluding votes that have been invalidated, which were exclusively downvotes.

        • [Deactivated] on 09/05/2019 - 08:57
          +1

          My vote has been revoked because one of my comments have too many negvotes, just FYI incase you're wondering just how many negvotes there are.

          There are a lot but they're removed.

          • eman resu on 11/05/2019 - 15:45

            @[Deactivated]: invalid, racist, derogatory and otherwise pointless votes dont count anywhere. Why should it be different on Ozb?

            • [Deactivated] on 11/05/2019 - 16:13

              @eman resu: Many are none of those things.

              If you're referring to my comments, I welcome you to quote me from any thread.

  • subscribe2012 on 07/05/2019 - 01:15

    OP looks like this isn't free food or deal. Muslim who does fasting and devotion for entire day are eligible for iftar in limited numbers.

  • bob19 on 07/05/2019 - 02:41
    +7

    Meals on Wheels, Salvation Army and many other feed people in need regularly.
    So what's so good about this 'deal'? Is it just an attempt to show that mosques can also provide free meals once a year?
    This post should be removed.

    • frostman on 07/05/2019 - 07:58
      +3

      Meals on Wheels:
      * Criteria is that you need to be over 60 or…
      * Under 60 but hombound, disabled or earn less than $1,000 per month.

      Your parables are as similar as Chalk and Cheese.

      Salvation Army:
      * Again, people in desperate need where they can prove.

      The dinner op provided sounds like it's for all walks of life, it's a 'lunch and learn'.
      Come grab some food, sit and learn about the religion.

      • dracarys19 on 07/05/2019 - 09:33

        There's many targeted deals posted here.

    • altomic on 07/05/2019 - 08:55
      +4

      it's not a charity for the homeless/poor.

      it is for community to come together after evening prayer for a shared meal during ramadan.

      why do people keep going on about it being a charity event??!!?

      • Danstar on 09/05/2019 - 09:16
        -1

        So if it's a community get together, why is it posted as a deal ?

        • eman resu on 11/05/2019 - 15:48

          Cuz its open to anyone. Meals are free. Good Company is free. Any other time of the year, meals are paid.

  • ilikedeals on 07/05/2019 - 03:10
    +5

    Inappropriate to post this here, given the potential for abuse - not a deal

    • sn809 on 07/05/2019 - 20:03

      You didn't say that when uncle Harvey had a price error. You wanted that and got it even though it might be considered as a type of misuse.
      Not a charity.

  • Piranha2004 on 07/05/2019 - 05:54
    +3

    Sikh temples do this every day. How is this a "deal"?

    • frostman on 07/05/2019 - 07:54
      +2

      Link please,

      And are you sure it's dinner or just some papadams?

      • [Deactivated] on 07/05/2019 - 12:13

        I hate papadams.

      • Piranha2004 on 07/05/2019 - 13:09
        +1

        Its a meal any time of the day (within normal hours). You dont need a link as it is one of the basic tenets of the faith and is available in every Sikh temple.

        EDIT: If you insist on a link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langar_(Sikhism)

        • eman resu on 11/05/2019 - 15:49
          -1

          Same food each time, all the time.

          Here you get a variety, every dinner every day for 30 days.

          • Piranha2004 on 11/05/2019 - 17:27

            @eman resu: Who says its the same food all the time? We do pizzas, ice creams and other varieties as well. Ridiculous comment.

  • 7hours 44min ago on 07/05/2019 - 07:29

    I had my previous comment unpublished as it was an "inappropriate use of a neg vote" as I only suggested this belonged in the forums. OzBargain's rules state that charities belong in the forums: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/help:deal_posting_guidelin…

    To further justify my neg vote, I don't think this is a deal as there are plenty of other organisations that offer this, it is not designed for people who buy graphic cards and power banks at a small discount and takes away from the original purpose of the organisation's intent.

    Mods/admin, can I please have my neg vote reinstated?

    7hours 44min ago on 07/05/2019 - 07:29 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
    • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 07/05/2019 - 07:42
      +1

      Why are you the authority on OzBargain's organisational intent?

      • 7hours 44min ago on 07/05/2019 - 08:00
        +1

        I was referring to mosques, not OzBargain.

        • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 07/05/2019 - 08:33
          +2

          Why are you the authority on individual mosques organisational intent?

    • Pantagonist on 07/05/2019 - 08:04
      +2

      OzBargain's rules state that charities belong in the forums

      You need to read more than the title of the section.

      • Freebie deal posts from charities targeted at specific groups where you receive a physical item in the mail are not permitted (with exception of a deal posted by a rep).

      So that doesn't apply.

      • Charity deals where the user receives nothing in return are not a bargain but feel free to post any charities or good causes on the forums.

      And neither does that.

      Then there's the point that's been repeatedly made (mainly by people identifying as Muslim) about this not being something that is done for charity.

      So yeah, it seems like your neg vote was invalid.

      • 7hours 44min ago on 07/05/2019 - 08:33
        -1

        this not being something that is done for charity

        serve free evening meals

        Basically the definition of charity.

        • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 07/05/2019 - 08:47

          Mods have already justified this. Move on.

        • Pantagonist on 07/05/2019 - 08:55
          +1

          You seem to be struggling with the concept of what OzBargain deems to be an inappropriate charity post, the dictionary definition of charity and whatever definition you've invented for the word so you don't have to admit that your outrage at having your negative vote stripped away isn't justified.

          Really this is a discussion you should have started in Talk with a Moderator.

          • altomic on 07/05/2019 - 13:02
            +4

            @Pantagonist: if you rearrange the letters in your user name then it spells "mosque"

            take the remaining letters and you get a mosque den

            which proves….you are affiliated.

            = ozbargain logic for some users

          • 7hours 44min ago on 07/05/2019 - 17:29

            @Pantagonist:

            The voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need.

            • The Oxford Dictionary describes what this post is about pretty well.
            • Pantagonist on 07/05/2019 - 17:40
              +1

              @7hours 44min ago: For the final time, just for kicks:

              The food provided is available to and intended for everyone who attends, not just those in need.

              Source: People who identify as Muslim who've said exactly that in this comment section.

              • 7hours 44min ago on 07/05/2019 - 18:17
                -1

                @Pantagonist: The food is clearly meant for the less fortunate, google ramadan food give poor. No one is asset testing or income checking at the door so of course it is available to everyone, so are soup kitchens.

                We're not going to change each other's mind here, have a good night.

                • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 07/05/2019 - 18:29
                  +1

                  @7hours 44min ago: You have zero idea what the objections of local mosques are. Zero.

                  • 7hours 44min ago on 07/05/2019 - 19:05

                    @Typical16-bitEnjoyer: I know they object to gender equality, homosexuality and bacon. That's enough for me to have zero interest in going in one.

                    • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 07/05/2019 - 20:17
                      +1

                      @7hours 44min ago: Cool. So we're getting somewhere. All your baseless claims and accusations are because you have zero interest. There's so far 362 people with interest. Maybe it's time you moved on to commenting on another deal more suited to your interests?

                • Pantagonist on 07/05/2019 - 18:34
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                  @7hours 44min ago: "Ramadan food give poor" is likely to turn up a bunch of results because it's a time of year when Muslims are encouraged to increase their charitable donations.

                  That often involves giving to charities and other organisations that work to alleviate hunger and poverty, often through providing food aid to countries and regions where others are suffering.

                  The food served at mosques is a separate initiative to that.

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