The Mathematics Student Association (Himatika), FMIPA Universitas Syiah Kuala, once again organized an iftar (breaking the fast) gathering, an annual event aimed at strengthening silaturrahmi (social bonds) among the extended family of the Mathematics Department, FMIPA Universitas Syiah Kuala. The event was held on May 17, 2019, coinciding with 12 Ramadan 1440 Hijri, under the theme “A Joyful Ramadan by Strengthening Silaturrahmi with the Mathematics Department”. It took place at the Multipurpose Auditorium of the New FMIPA Building, Universitas Syiah Kuala.
The Head of the Organizing Committee, Maulida Agusti Rahmi (Mathematics, Class of 2016), reported that the event was attended by 172 participants, consisting of 130 active students from various academic levels, 12 lecturers along with their families, and 30 alumni of the Mathematics Department.
The series of activities began with a religious lecture (tausiyah) delivered by Ustadz M. Hanif Taufiq, Lc, followed by breaking the fast together and congregational Maghrib prayer. The highlight of the event was the distribution of charitable donations to 35 orphans, funded through contributions from the extended Mathematics Department community. The donations were personally presented by the Head of the Mathematics Department, Nurmaulidar, M.Sc.
The event concluded with a communal meal and a group photo session, marking a meaningful and joyful moment of togetherness during the holy month of Ramadan.