In a Bengal college, an Iftar party to be held by women for women
The Hindu
Join the groundbreaking '2026 Dosti ki Iftar' event in Bengal, promoting women’s voices and fostering communal harmony.
An iftar party is usually recognised as an all-male occasion, with the host and the invitees all men. In a first-of-its-kind initiative in Bengal, women are set to hold an iftar party for women on Saturday (March 7, 2026) evening, the invitees being mainly non-Muslims who will get to know more about the month of Ramzan and traditions associated with it.
The event, called ‘2026 Dosti ki Iftar’ and being organised by the Deeniyat Muallima College (located in Santragachi, across the river from Kolkata) and the city-based initiative Know Your Neighbour, intends to “provide a space for women to exchanges their views, and break myths and stereotypes”. The invitees include students and faculty members from several Kolkata colleges.
“The true essence of Ramzan lies in sharing, compassion, and in strengthening the bonds of the heart. ‘Dosti Ki Iftar’ is a beautiful reflection of that noble spirit,” said Siddika Tabassum, the director of Deeniyat Muallima College, where the event will be held.
“This is not merely a simple gathering; I firmly believe it will become a unique confluence of friendship, harmony, and humanity. I hope this initiative will honour the rich cultural diversity of Bengal and further deepen the spirit of mutual respect, goodwill, and fraternity among people,” the director added.
While this year is a special edition being organised by women for women, ‘Dosti ki Iftar’ has been held by Know Your Neighbour for several years now, the idea being to promote communal harmony.
“Local Muslim groups and individuals host non-Muslim friends and guests, creating an environment where participants can share food while engaging in open and thoughtful discussions. The central purpose of the event is simple yet powerful: to narrow the social distance between communities and foster genuine human connection,” said Sabir Ahamed, convener of Know Your Neighbour.
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Join the groundbreaking '2026 Dosti ki Iftar' event in Bengal, promoting women’s voices and fostering communal harmony.