An evening event for everyone

This year saw the first Sunset Walk - the short stroll with a big heart. Around 500 people from all walks of life, took the chance to take part in the season of Ramadan. New friends were made, there was a lot of talking and a fairly generous amount of walking – and everyone has raised thousands so far to provide food for poor communities worldwide. Muslim Aid and Oxfam would like to thank everyone for their contributions.

“The whole thing was really well organised, a fun but at the same time peaceful, easy event. We set ourselves a target time of getting here within 2 hours but marched out and made it in just over an hour”

Yasmin Darr, Salma Gearay, Nadia Saddique and Anisa Darr

The route passed through royal parks in London including – St. James, Green Park and Hyde Park. And when the sun went down, a fabulously tasty meal was shared at the London Central Mosque.

About Ramadan

The month of Ramadan is a time for fasting, reflection, doing good things, and for spending time with family and friends. Throughout the month of Ramadan Muslims do not eat or drink during the hours of daylight.

This time of fasting reminds Muslims, among other things, that not everyone in the world has enough to eat. As well as fasting, people make charitable donations which will pay for food for poor communities around the world.

As Ramadan draws to a close everything steps up a gear and everyone prepares for a massive celebration to mark the end of the fast (Eid ul-Fitr). Lots of fun and food – and a good time for all. This year, Ramadan starts at the beginning of September – with the Eid ul-Fitr celebrations taking place from 1- 3 October.

The route

The walk meandered through Mayfair and Hyde Park – finishing at the London Central Mosque, near Regent’s Park.

The route has several start points:

Start Points:

Start 1: Victoria Embankment Gardens
Near Embankment Tube Station
View map of start point 1

Start 2: Berkeley Square
Near Green Park Tube
View map of start point 2

Start 3: Manchester Square gardens
Near Baker Street Tube Station
View map of start point 3

Finish: London Central Mosque
Near Baker Street Tube
View map of finish point

Fundraise

We’re asking every (adult) walker to raise at least £50, through sponsorship.

Paying-in sponsorship and donations by 31 October:

• By cheque (no cash please);
  
  Send to Freepost RLXG-GRGXTCHA,
  Sunset Walk, c/c 2700
  John Smith Drive, Oxford. OX4 2JY.
  
• By phone: call 0300 200 1244.
• On the day: There will be a clearly marked donations’ desk at the London Central Mosque – accepting cash, cheques, or credit cards.

Where your money will go

The increasing costs of basics like rice, corn and wheat mean that the world’s poorest people are suffering most.

Oxfam and Muslim Aid have already implemented many food and nutrition programmes across the world, and are committed to helping communities find solutions to food shortages.

The funds raised will be divided equally by Muslim Aid and Oxfam and used to support this area of work.