The holy month of Ramadan is not just the month of patient in which Muslim have to fast from dawn to sunset (dusk) without eating or drinking, but it is also a month of Silaturahim, a moment in which Muslim should strengthen the ukhwah with families, friends, and colleges.

It is indeed important to strengthen ties and relationship between one Muslim and the other. The Prophet said a Muslim is a brother to another. He went further to establish some rights of a Muslim over another. These rights include such things as aid and assistance, affection, generosity, respect, justice, equity and fairness among others.

Therefore, in this month of Ramadan, English Language and Literature department had a gathering for breaking the fast. This kind of activity is also well-known as Buka Puasa Bersama or bukber.

It was on Monday, 3 May 2021 when all lecturers and staff of the department were sitting together in King Fish restaurant located on Jalan Bau Mangga, near Panakukang Mall, Makassar. Before breaking the fast, we listened enthusiastically to the preach delivered by Ustad Dr. Barsihannor, M.Ag. Short speech or kultum is commonly conducted while waiting for the iftar time.

We enjoyed the food and drink after 14 hours fasting, and indeed, we thanked Allah swt for His fortune and blessing.

Finally, before we leave the restaurant, we took memorable pictures in this holy month of Ramadan.

By, Ahmad, M.Litt.