As an effort to enhance inter-racial and religious understanding, the Tampines West Community Club Management Committee, Tampines West Malay Activity Executive Committee and Inter-Racial and Religious Confidence Circle (IRCC) invited neighbourhood residents and organisations of various races and faiths to an interfaith event during the month of Ramadan (Muslim month of fasting).
Before the break fast moment, religious leader explained the significance and traditions of Ramadan and Iftar (the breaking of fast). Along with the Muslim participants, everyone observed Iftar with the sounding of prayer phrases from the Quran after sunset. The evening continued with an insightful exchange on the significance of fasting and other customs between the Malay guests and SSA youth representatives.
The event, held at the multi-purpose hall of Tampines West Community Club on 28 August 2009, was graced by Guest-of-Honour Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Home Affairs, Member of Parliament for Tampines GRC and Adviser to Tampines West GROs.