Iftar 2025
Each church, mosque, temple or sport club in our local area connects with a unique section of our community. We want to provide an opportunity for people in all sections of community to build friendships with their neighbours.
The Iftar story
Launching in 2016, Peacenic grew out of a desire to replace the polarising bad-news stories that dominate media attention with real experiences of hospitality and friendship in our own backyard.
The simplest gift of sharing our time and lunch together is rewarding in itself, but perhaps goes beyond that to offer a glimpse of the world as it could be.
Within our increasingly mutli-religious and multi-ethnic community, we want to help build bridges across the divisions that have historically separated us. A useful first step towards understanding is to simply meet together as families and individuals and to share simple things like food, conversation, and your favourite “backyard” sport.
The purpose of “peacenic” is not to downplay or ignore the differences between the Christian and Muslim faiths, but to find a starting point that might lead to friendship in the presence of difference.
Venue
May Road War Memorial Park
May Road War Memorial Park is an open space, combining sports fields, community facilities, and areas for quiet contemplation.
Named after early settler Joseph May, the War Memorial title was added to the park in 1955 following the opening of the War Memorial Hall.
You’ll also find a playground, skate park, basketball courts, and all-ages fitness equipment area near the main car park.
Location Details
13 May Road, Mount Roskill - enter from the May Road carpark and gather near the playground.
Bring your cricket set or wander around the nearby greenery. There’s plenty of parking but be sure to arrive early.
12:00 PM
We’ll set up and eagerly await your arrival!
12:30 PM
Arrive and claim your spot for lunch.
Unfold your camping chair and unscrew the lid on your flask of tea.
Then let the eating begin!
Bring a ball to kick or throw around with your kids, or a petanque set for the more sedate sportspeople among you.
Time to get introductions underway, and post your best selfies!?
2:00 PM
Time to enjoy the sun!
Mingle to look for your favourite cup of tea, chat to an old friend, or meet someone new.
Graze for an afternoon snack (BYO to eat or share).
Stay and chat for as long as you like, or explore the park on your way home.
3:00 PM
Pack-up begins.
Farewell to friends, and hope to see you at our next Peacenic event in 2026.
What stuff do I need?
Bring your own chairs, mats or rugs. Come prepared for sun with hats and sunscreen; shady trees provided free of charge!
Put a jacket in the car in case the afternoon breeze picks up or the heavens open. Sports equipment.
Cricket set, football, frisbee or petanque set.
Remember your medication if you require access to any.
What food should I bring?
Bring your own lunch to enjoy, your tea cup of coffee mug, some water for hydration, and a flask of your favourite hot drink.
If food is to be shared with others and you're not used to halal cooking, vegan or kosher is best.
We are aiming to be a Zero Waste Event.
Please bring your own reusable cups, plates and utensils where possible.
Take any rubbish home with you for recycling and disposal.