Second annual Ramadan Bazar in N.L. brings community together

The second annual Ramadan Bazar at St. John's Farmers' Market offered traditional foods, clothing and activities as Newfoundland and Labrador's Muslim community prepared for the start of Ramadan.

The St. John's Farmers' Market hosted the second annual Ramadan Bazar a few days before the start of Ramadan. Organizers and attendees gathered as members of Newfoundland and Labrador's Muslim community prepared for the month of dawn-to-sunset fasting. The market featured traditional global foods, clothing, unique gifts and activities. Organizer Sa'adatu Usman, founder of the non-profit Global Citizen, said the event aims to make Ramadan events more accessible and to help newcomers build community. Event details: - The bazar was held on a Sunday at St. John's Farmers' Market a few days before Ramadan begins. - The event is the second annual Ramadan Bazar and was organized by Global Citizen and Sa'adatu Usman. - The market included traditional foods, clothing, unique gifts and activities intended for the community. - Organizers said the goal is to make Ramadan events more accessible and to help newcomers connect with others. - Usman also encouraged community support for people who may be food insecure and noted Ramadan as a time for reflection. - The official start of Ramadan will be determined by the sighting of the crescent moon. Summary: The bazar served as a social and cultural gathering that helped people reconnect and prepare for Ramadan. Organizers emphasized both celebration and community support, including attention to food insecurity. The official start of Ramadan will be determined by the sighting of the crescent moon.