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AIBU?

To bake a cake with DD and take it to the mosque?

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PixiePopPops · 19/06/2017 08:56

I know it's a tiny gesture in the grand scheme of things. But I thought maybe baking a cake for the worshippers to eat when they break their fast tonight might be a nice idea? We live a couple of minutes away.

It's just, in other terrorist attacks, there is an immediate outpouring of love and support. Athough it's early, there seems to be a lot less today. Coupled with the biased media reporting. Thought it might be a nice way of showing solidarity and love.

But are they going to be in mourning? Does it seem patronising? I'll absolutely accept if I am BU, please don't flame me.

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PixiePopPops · 19/06/2017 08:58

But then, cakes are usually baked and eaten in celebration aren't they? Shit idea actually

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PixiePopPops · 19/06/2017 08:59

Is there anything else we could do?

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WillowWeeping · 19/06/2017 08:59

Well it's Ramadan so perhaps not during the day.

That aside i think most people appreciate small displays of solidarity.

MrsPeelyWaly · 19/06/2017 09:01

No, its not a shit idea. Its a lovely idea. Do it.

IHaveACrapCat · 19/06/2017 09:01

I think it's a lovely idea! Food is exchanged at times of need in all sorts of cultures.

Thinking of my Muslim friends, I think they'd greatly appreciate the gesture.

Foxysoxy01 · 19/06/2017 09:01

I did wonder if there was anyway I could show my support but don't really know how.

I think it's quite sad how there was a massive outpouring of support and love over London/Manchester but it seems much more quiet after this monstrosity but maybe that's because the press are reporting it differently?

icelollycraving · 19/06/2017 09:01

I think biscuits may be a nice idea. Perhaps not cakes. Basically I think they will be received whatever you do in the spirit that you give them.

MrsPeelyWaly · 19/06/2017 09:02

Well it's Ramadan so perhaps not during the day

The OP says for when people have broken their fast.

brexitstolemyfuture · 19/06/2017 09:02

I think do it at night as they can't eat during the day now.

Also be careful not to use vanilla with alcohol added - just use pods.

Trills · 19/06/2017 09:02

Lovely idea.

It probably won't get eaten til after sundown but it's a really nice gesture.

Fozzleyplum · 19/06/2017 09:02

Take dates, as they are the traditional way of breaking the fast.

MrsPeelyWaly · 19/06/2017 09:03

I think biscuits may be a nice idea. Perhaps not cakes.

Its ok, we eat cakes as well.

RedStripeIassie · 19/06/2017 09:03

That sounds lovely and sends a much needed msg of peace. I know my Muslim friends are feeling anxious about how people view them.

waitforitfdear · 19/06/2017 09:04

Do it.

However I have had the radio on for the last hour and it's the top story.

Can we stop with the comparing of whose terror sttack gets more coverage it's very distasteful and quite frankly incorrect.

ArtemisiaGentilleschi · 19/06/2017 09:04

Lovely idea

WonderfullySunny · 19/06/2017 09:04

It will definitely be appreciated, during mourning periods my Muslim family will often bring traditional foods for the family. It's showing that you care which is the most important thing, really lovely thought PixiePopPops.

youarenotkiddingme · 19/06/2017 09:04

I think it's a lovely idea.

1 it's showing an understanding and respect of Ramadan and the fast and 2 it shows solidarity which is so very important right now.

And let's face it - who doesn't like cake

PixiePopPops · 19/06/2017 09:04

Sorry, I just realised it sounds like we live near the mosque targeted. We don't, we live in the SE. I just meant our local mosque. Does everyone still think this is appropriate?

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mateysmum · 19/06/2017 09:05

A lovely idea. Gifts of food and enjoying it together is central to Iftar (the breaking of the fast). I'm sure it will be much appreciated.

cowgirlsareforever · 19/06/2017 09:05

It's a nice idea. I'm sure they'll appreciate it.

MrsPeelyWaly · 19/06/2017 09:05

ITs very clear from the OP that the poster knows about Ramadan and is intending for the cake to be eaten after people have broken the fast.

And dates? The Mosque will have plenty of them already.

SoftlyCatchyMonkey1 · 19/06/2017 09:06

Lovely idea, though if it was me I'd probably do something other than a cake as a cake to me is a celebration thing, but that's just my view

originalbiglymavis · 19/06/2017 09:07

Dates are quite traditional. If you have a Mediterranean or ME store near by you can get nice pretty trays ready made up with dried fruits and nuts arranged on them. Small individually wrapped sweets for kids are good too.

Lovely idea.

harderandharder2breathe · 19/06/2017 09:08

I'm sure it would be seen as intended, a nice gesture of support and solidarity

MrsPeelyWaly · 19/06/2017 09:08

Does everyone still think this is appropriate?

Yes, please go ahead. There will also be a female section in the Mosque and you may find that when you deliver the cake you'll be greeted by one of the women who attend the Mosque. You could maybe even write 'Ramadan Mubarak' on the box.

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