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Events to break the Ramadan fast

July 30, 2011 at 1:34AM

Area mosques welcome non-Muslims to participate in these fast-breaking events.

• Aug. 6, 8:15 p.m. Anjuman-E-Asghari, 10301 Jefferson Hwy., Brooklyn Park

• Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m. Masjid Al-Iman, 1429 NE. 2nd St., Minneapolis

• Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m. Dar Al-Hijrah, 504 Cedar Av. S., Minneapolis

• Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m. Masjid Al-Tawba, 6871 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie

• Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m. Burnsville Mosque, 1351 Riverwood Drive, Burnsville

• Aug. 14, 7 p.m. Northwest Islamic Community Center, 3200 Mill Drive, Hamel

• Aug. 19, 7 p.m. Masjid Al Rahman, 8910 Old Cedar Av., Bloomington

• Aug. 22, 7 p.m. Masjid Al-Taqwa, 1949 University Av., St. Paul

Non-Muslim's guide to Ramadan meals:

• During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunup to sundown, taking in no food or drink. Each day the fast is broken with a meal for family, community and socializing.

• Both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders, upper arms and knees.

• There are often separate entrances to the prayer space for men and women. Women who want to observe prayer should cover their heads with scarves.

• Shoes must be removed before entering prayer space. Visitors should stand or sit quietly in the back until the prayer is completed.

• Muslims greet each other with the greeting "As-Salamu Alaykum," which means, "Peace be with you." The proper response is, "Walaykum Salaam," or "And to you."

• Some Muslims do not shake hands with people of the opposite sex.

Source: Minnesota Council of ChurchesROSE FRENCH