For non-Muslims, the idea of a fasting for a month while working around food might seem torturous. At this Bell restaurant, the workers are unfazed.
Last year, when students were back on campus amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many tried to put together iftar meals on their own. But this year, Shaila Andrabi, the coordinator of Muslim life, said she spoke to each college’s dining services team to see if they could extend their hours to accommodate students who are fasting during Ramadan.
Each dining hall stays open past the regular closing time one day a week during Ramadan. On this night, it was Harvey Mudd’s turn. At left, lead chef Michael Montoya and executive chef Ruben Vega prepare halal chicken kababs in shawarma seasoning to be served at iftar to Muslim students. At right, vegetables sizzle on the grill for meals for Muslim students who come from various Claremont Colleges to break their Ramadan fast together on the campus.The dining staff researched the meal’s components — dates, halal meat, spices and customary drinks and desserts.
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