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Bogota Today
By the People, for the People
Bogota Celebrates Annual Ramadan Event
Borough hosts celebration with local Muslim community to welcome the holy month of fasting and reflection.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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The Borough of Bogota, New Jersey, along with the local Muslim community, hosted their annual Ramadan celebration on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The event, organized in coordination with the Eid Committee of New Jersey, featured recitations from the Quran, performances by local students, and remarks from elected officials including New Jersey State Assemblywoman Shama Haider and Bergen County Commissioner Rafael Marte.
Why it matters
The Ramadan celebration in Bogota highlights the borough's efforts to foster inclusivity and celebrate the diversity of its residents. The event provides an opportunity for the Muslim community to share their traditions and culture with the broader Bogota community, promoting understanding and strengthening community ties.
The details
The celebration began with a welcome from Ms. Jenna Makkaoui, who discussed the spirit of Ramadan and its emphasis on self-discipline and empathy. Students then recited passages from the Quran in Arabic, English, and Spanish. Former Bogota student Issa Iqbal shared what Ramadan means to him, and Ayza Raza read the book "Under the Ramadan Moon" by Sylvia Whitman. The event also featured performances by the choir from the Academy of Greatness and Excellence and the Muslim Student Association of Bogota High School. Elected officials, including Assemblywoman Haider and Commissioner Marte, delivered remarks thanking the community for hosting the event. The celebration concluded with the lighting of decorations on the front of Borough Hall.
- The event was held on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
- The first day of Ramadan is scheduled to start at sunset on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
The players
Jenna Makkaoui
Welcomed attendees and discussed the spirit of Ramadan.
Ambreen Naeem
First Muslim Trustee for the Bogota Board of Education.
Tasneen Salam
First Muslim Trustee for the Bogota Board of Education.
Issa Iqbal
Former Bogota student who spoke about the meaning of Ramadan.
Shama Haider
New Jersey State Assemblywoman who delivered a message of thanks.
What they’re saying
“Ramadan is more than just a time for the Muslim Communities to work with their Communities, but to volunteer and assist local towns like Bogota, Bergen County, and all of New Jersey during the month of Ramadan, and beyond.”
— Shama Haider, New Jersey State Assemblywoman
The takeaway
The Ramadan celebration in Bogota demonstrates the borough's commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community, where diverse cultural traditions are celebrated and shared. This event helps to build understanding and strengthen the bonds between the Muslim community and the broader Bogota population.
