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DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of cultural exchange\, tradition\, and T
 urkish hospitality as we come together for our second annual iftar dinne
 r on Tuesday\, March 25\, at Troya Mediterranean Kitchen. Ramadan is the h
 oliest month in Islam\, observed by millions of people worldwide\, includi
 ng in Türkiye\, where it holds a special place in the hearts of many. It 
 is a time of fasting\, self-reflection\, and community\, where Muslims abs
 tain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset\, focusing on spiritual gr
 owth\, gratitude\, and acts of charity. The day-long fast is broken each e
 vening at iftar\, a meal shared with family\, friends\, and neighbors — 
 an experience that embodies the spirit of unity and generosity. A Special 
 Turkish Iftar Experience This year’s iftar will showcase a traditional T
 urkish-style Ramadan dinner\, highlighting the flavors and customs of Tür
 kiye’s rich culinary and cultural heritage. In Türkiye\, Ramadan is mor
 e than just fasting\; it is a time when communities come together to share
  meals\, mosques stay open late for prayers\, and the streets come alive w
 ith a festive atmosphere. From the pre-dawn drumming of the Ramazan Davulc
 usu (Ramadan drummer) to long\, joyful dinners filled with conversation an
 d laughter\, Ramadan in Türkiye is a deeply social and cherished time. At
  our iftar\, we will start the evening at 7:00 PM\, sharing insights into 
 the significance of Ramadan and its traditions. Once the sun sets at 7:30 
 PM\, we will break the fast together with a carefully prepared selection o
 f Turkish dishes\, just as they would be enjoyed in homes across Türkiye.
  What to Expect A variety of traditional Turkish dishes\, reflecting the f
 lavors of a true Ramadan feast. One soft drink included\, with Turkish tea
  served after dinner. No alcohol will be served in accordance with Ramadan
  customs. A welcoming atmosphere\, open to everyone\, regardless of backgr
 ound or faith. This is an opportunity to experience the warmth and hospita
 lity of a Turkish-style Ramadan dinner\, learn about its traditions\, and 
 connect with fellow Club members and guests over a shared meal.  The cost 
 is $60 per person\, which includes the food\, drinks\, and fellowship. If 
 you have dietary restrictions\, please specify when buying tickets. The la
 st day to buy tickets is Saturday\, March 22\, 2025 so that we can give a 
 final count to the restaurant. NO WALK-INS ACCEPTED.   Please note that t
 icket sales are non-refundable but may be transferred to another attendee.
  If you have questions regarding this event\, please contact Ozan Yasavur.
  This is a special event of the Rotary Club of San Francisco\, open to all
  Rotarians\, visiting Rotarians\, prospective members\, and guests. Parkin
 g: Street parking is available but hard to find. The nearest paid parking
  garage is the Japantown Fillmore St Annex Garage located at 1650 Fillmore
  Street\, San Francisco\, CA 94115. Photo Policy and Disclaimer: By attend
 ing events of the Rotary Club of San Francisco\, you are giving to our Clu
 b your permission to publish photos of you as an attendee at our events. I
 f you have questions about this policy\, please contact sfrotary2@gmail.c
 om. Email Policy and Disclaimer: By registering online for events of the 
 Rotary Club of San Francisco\, you are giving to our Club your permission 
 to use your email to invite you to future events. If you have questions ab
 out this policy or wish to opt out at any time\, please contact sfrotary2
 @gmail.com. 
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LOCATION:Troya Mediterranean Kitchen
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SUMMARY:Dinner to Break the Fast at Ramadan
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><img alt="Happy Ramadan image" src="https:/
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  cultural exchange\, tradition\, and Turkish hospitality as we come togeth
 er for our second annual&nbsp\;<em>iftar&nbsp\;</em>dinner on Tuesday\, Ma
 rch 25\, at Troya Mediterranean Kitchen.</p>\n\n<p>Ramadan is the holiest 
 month in Islam\, observed by millions of people worldwide\, including in T
 &uuml\;rkiye\, where it holds a special place in the hearts of many. It is
  a time of fasting\, self-reflection\, and community\, where Muslims absta
 in from food and drink from sunrise to sunset\, focusing on spiritual grow
 th\, gratitude\, and acts of charity. The day-long fast is broken each eve
 ning at <em>iftar</em>\, a meal shared with family\, friends\, and neighbo
 rs &mdash\; an experience that embodies the spirit of unity and generosity
 .</p>\n\n<p><strong>A Special Turkish <em>Iftar</em> Experience</strong><b
 r />\nThis year&rsquo\;s <em>iftar</em> will showcase a traditional Turkis
 h-style Ramadan dinner\, highlighting the flavors and customs of T&uuml\;r
 kiye&rsquo\;s rich culinary and cultural heritage. In T&uuml\;rkiye\, Rama
 dan is more than just fasting\; it is a time when communities come togethe
 r to share meals\, mosques stay open late for prayers\, and the streets co
 me alive with a festive atmosphere. From the pre-dawn drumming of the <em>
 Ramazan Davulcusu</em> (Ramadan drummer) to long\, joyful dinners filled w
 ith conversation and laughter\, Ramadan in T&uuml\;rkiye is a deeply socia
 l and cherished time.</p>\n\n<p>At our <em>iftar</em>\, we will start the 
 evening at 7:00 PM\, sharing insights into the significance of Ramadan and
  its traditions. Once the sun sets at 7:30 PM\, we will break the fast tog
 ether with a carefully prepared selection of Turkish dishes\, just as they
  would be enjoyed in homes across T&uuml\;rkiye.</p>\n\n<p><strong>What to
  Expect</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>A variety of traditional Turkish dishes
 \, reflecting the flavors of a true Ramadan feast.</li>\n	<li>One soft dri
 nk included\, with Turkish tea served after dinner.</li>\n	<li>No alcohol 
 will be served in accordance with Ramadan customs.</li>\n	<li>A welcoming 
 atmosphere\, open to everyone\, regardless of background or faith.</li>\n	
 <li>This is an opportunity to experience the warmth and hospitality of a T
 urkish-style Ramadan dinner\, learn about its traditions\, and connect wit
 h fellow Club members and guests over a shared meal.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>The
  cost is $60 per person\, which includes the food\, drinks\, and fellowshi
 p. If you have dietary restrictions\, please specify when buying tickets. 
 The last day to buy tickets is <em><strong>Saturday\, March 22\, 2025</str
 ong></em> so that we can give a final count to the restaurant. <strong>NO 
 WALK-INS ACCEPTED.</strong>&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p><a href="https://www.cognitof
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 ></p>\n\n<p><em><strong>Please note that ticket sales are non-refundable b
 ut may be transferred to another attendee.</strong></em></p>\n\n<p>If you 
 have questions regarding this event\, please contact <a href="mailto:ozany
 svr@gmail.com"><strong>Ozan Yasavur</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p>This is a spec
 ial event of the Rotary Club of San Francisco\, open to all Rotarians\, vi
 siting Rotarians\, prospective members\, and guests.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Par
 king:</strong>&nbsp\;Street parking is available but hard to find. The nea
 rest paid parking garage is the Japantown Fillmore St Annex Garage located
  at 1650 Fillmore Street\, San Francisco\, CA 94115.</p>\n\n<p><span style
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