Mayumi, Pau and I signed up for the Fast-a-Thon organized by UMMA, the Muslim Students Association of De Paul University.The e-mail that went out asked the question: Will you go hungry for one day so someone else won't? (Every 3.6 seconds someone dies of hunger)
Each year, during the Holy Month of Ramadan, UMMA members invite people of all faiths and backgrounds to "get hungry for REAL change." This is the organization's fifth Fast-a-Thon.
For every person who pledges to fast from sun-up to sun-down on Oct. 10 , $1 will be donated to The Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Food Pantry Room of the St. Vincent de Paul Parish.
If a day without food and water, regardless of the cause, seems too grueling, there's one thing that should encourage even the most fasting-averse person to sign up: UMMA is hosting an Iftar at 6 p.m. tomorrow.
For every person who pledges to fast from sun-up to sun-down on Oct. 10 , $1 will be donated to The Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Food Pantry Room of the St. Vincent de Paul Parish.
If a day without food and water, regardless of the cause, seems too grueling, there's one thing that should encourage even the most fasting-averse person to sign up: UMMA is hosting an Iftar at 6 p.m. tomorrow.
Partaking of a big spread of yummy middle eastern food is definitely a good way to break a 12-hour fast!
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