As the sun set on the University of La Verne campus on March 13, it was time for the celebration to begin. The University hosted a Ramadan Iftar Dinner to celebrate the ending of the day’s fast together.
The Campus Center Ballroom was open to all students and faculty looking to have a better understanding of Islam during the Muslim Students Association’s first official event of the spring semester, titled “Islam 101.”
Muslims have been the recipients of a multitude of hate in the last few weeks. Protesters have stormed the city of New York in opposition to the construction of a mosque two blocks away from the former World Trade Center.
With negativity in the media about Islam and fundamentalism, many were able to put that negativity to rest, become more educated about Islam and learn about what Muslims believe Jesus to be with a discussion called “Jesus in Islam,” led by Islam follower, Amir Mertaban.