Suleiman Sufi

On Oct. 30 from 5-7 p.m. in C116, a potluck for Muslim families and friends will be held as a fall counterpart to Eid.

A potluck for Muslim families and friends in the Laboratory Schools community will be held on Oct. 30 from 5-7 p.m. in C116.

As the fall counterpart of the spring’s Eid celebration, the gathering is meant to build connections among Muslims in the community in the new school year. Those who would like to attend can RSVP online.

According to Saima Sufi, a parent organizer of the event, this potluck has been led by the Muslim family and friends group for the past few years to strengthen bonds. 

“It’s mostly a way to bring people together, meet new families, and for people who haven’t seen each other in a long time,” Ms. Sufi said.

Attendants of all ages can expect to find food made by community members and a chatty atmosphere, she said.

The fall potluck, along with the springtime Eid gathering, are important to Muslim families at U-High, Ms. Sufi said.

“Especially post-pandemic, it’s a nice way to have face time with other families and people in the community,” Ms. Sufi said. “The school’s gotten a lot bigger. A lot more students, a lot more families.”