Fast-A-Thon is an event held on university campuses across North America by many university Muslim Student Associations as a way for people to experience the beauty of the Islamic fast and also donate to an incredible charity. Fasting is not required, however attendees have the opportunity to fast from sunrise to sunset, and then join us for a meal and discussion about how fasting helps us experience not only hunger but a certain understanding of our faith and our journey towards God. A short discussion will be led by Imam Abutaleb.

The UNC Muslim Students Association holds Fast-a-thon as an annual semi-formal banquet with the goal to create awareness about underlying determinants of hunger, discrimination, systematic violence, and the intricacies of the Islamic faith tradition. All proceeds collected from tickets sales and individual donations will go to our two sponsored charities selected by UNC MSA’s executive board. The organizations were chosen primarily for their goals to ensure the dignity and inalienable rights of human beings. This year we decided to split donations between a domestic and international organization, the Compass Center and Mercy USA’s relief efforts for Burmese refugees.

For our main speaker this year we are bringing the notable comedian Hari Kondabolu. Kondabolu has been featured on Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live, David Letterman, and Comedy Central. Kondabolu's ability to navigate the nuance and hilarity of the American minority experience will ensure that we all have a great night together after a day of fasting!

Ticket Sales:
Due Paying Menbers: $10
Non-Due Paying Members $15

At the Door EVERYONE: $18


Tickets can be purchased through the Union box office at the link below or at the pit: http://tinyurl.com/njr4noh External Event Url
Stone Center
Stone Center, 1400 Douglas Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA