Conestoga Community Celebrates Islamic Culture Night

TREDYFFRIN/EASTTOWN, PA —The Tredyffrin/Easttown School District Muslim community celebrated the Islam culture on Eid al-Fitr, the conclusion of 30 days of fasting, with a festive gathering Friday night in Conestoga High School.

The atmosphere was teeming with people, laughter, and color as the 2023 Islamic cultural night celebration unfolded, according to Tanisha Argrwal, a Conestoga student.

Sponsored and organized by the Muslim Student Association Conestoga and Islamic Circle of North America., the celebration featured displays of the culture and traditions of Islam.

Displays representing countries including Syria, Turkey, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, and more were present with food, traditional clothing, and artifacts.

Henna, Arabic writing and information stalls about Islam were present. Nasheed, the vocal Islamic music, with a Daf, a musical instrument, was performed.

Not only families following Islam but also those from other cultures and religions joined the celebration of the beauty and diversity of the Islamic culture.

Dr. Oscar Torres, director of Equity and Diversity in the district, was among those attending.