JIM VAIKNORAS/Staff photo People recite the evening prayer at a community iftar at the Newburyport Senior Center Wednesday night. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, iftar is the breaking of the fast. After the prayer members of the community shared a meal on Indian food.

180523JVAramadanA community iftarwhich is breaking of the daylong fast during Ramadanwill be held at the Senior Community Center. The community is invited and the meal will include a discussion and explanation about various Muslim traditions.