June 20, 2015 By Christian Murray
The Turkish Cultural Center, a Sunnyside-based group dedicated to bridging the gap between religions, put up a large tent under the 7 train yesterday to celebrate Ramadan.
The center served free Turkish food and will do so again tonight and Sunday evening. The event is for Muslims and the public at large.
During Ramadan, Muslims are required to fast but can eat come sundown.
“This is not just for the Muslim and Turkish communities,” said Oguzhan Turan, director of the TCC. “We are trying to organize a community event for everyone,” he said, adding that priests and rabbis have come to the event in the past.
“We are trying to show people that we are the same as others – and are open to public,” he said.
In the past, many Sunnyside residents have attended the event out of curiosity or their liking of Turkish food.
This will be the eleventh year the TCC has held a Ramadan celebration in Sunnyside, the second year under the 7 train.
“This year we hope to serve more than 6,000 plates over the three days,” Ozghuan said.
Each night dinner will be served between 8:00-8:45pm, followed by music from 9:00 to 10:00 pm.
All are welcome.
