Art of Dawat
The art of community. The art of gathering. The art of connection. The art of belonging.

Social gatherings in New York City rooted in Muslim hospitality, with everyone welcome at the table.

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The first dawat

An iftar to open the table

Break the fast together at sunset, then linger over chai, coffee and dessert. Fifty seats, one long evening, and a room full of people worth meeting.

Ramadan 2027 · New York City

Iftar & Chai Night

A shared iftar served at the call to Maghrib, followed by a slow hour of chai, coffee and sweets. Hosted, seated, and easy to come to on your own.

Date
February 2027 · date soon
Arrive
30 minutes before sunset
Venue
New York City · venue soon
Seats
50 guests
Tickets
On sale in January
Includes
Iftar dinner, chai & dessert
The evening

From sunset to the last cup

Before sunset

Arrive

Find your seat and meet your table while the room fills.

At Maghrib

Break the fast

Dates and water at the call to prayer, then Maghrib.

After prayer

Iftar dinner

A shared halal dinner with the people at your table.

Into the night

Chai & dessert

Chai, coffee and sweets, and the long conversations that come with them.

Iftar & Chai

Seasonal dinners during Ramadan, closing with chai, coffee and dessert.

Singles Evenings

Hosted mixers for Muslim singles and anyone hoping to meet someone in a respectful room.

Game Nights

Board games, card games and friendly competition. Bring friends or come on your own.

A seat for everyone at the table.
The meaning
Dawat
Urdu·an invitation·a feast

A dawat is an invitation to sit, eat and stay a while. Art of Dawat brings that spirit to evenings out in New York City: a warm welcome, good company, and the feeling that you were expected.

Your host

Sabrina Khan

Sabrina started Art of Dawat to bring people together the way a good host does: with care, good food, and a seat for everyone.

  • Rooted in Muslim hospitality, open to everyone
  • Alcohol-free, every time
  • Hosted, so no one stands alone in a corner
How tickets work

Three steps to the table

1

Reserve

Buy your seat here on our site with secure card checkout.

2

Check your inbox

Your receipt arrives by email right away. That receipt is your ticket.

3

Arrive

Give your name at the door. We'll take it from there.

Questions

Before you arrive

Who are these evenings for?

Art of Dawat is rooted in Muslim hospitality, and everyone is welcome at the table. Come curious, come kind, and come hungry.

Is alcohol served?

No. Every Art of Dawat event is alcohol-free.

Can I come on my own?

Yes. Many guests do. Every evening is hosted, and we make introductions so no one is left standing alone.

What does the iftar ticket include?

An iftar dinner served at sunset, followed by chai, coffee and dessert.

How do tickets work?

You buy your seat here with secure card checkout. Your emailed receipt is your ticket, and you check in by name at the door.

Where are events held?

At restaurants and venues in New York City. The venue for each event is announced on this page and in your ticket email.

Can I partner with or sponsor an event?

We'd love that. Email info@artofdawat.com with a little about you or your space.

The guest list

Hear about every dawat first

New events and early-bird tickets, and nothing else.

A one-minute form, and you are on the list.

Join the guest list

Prefer email? Write to us with the subject “Guest list”.

info@artofdawat.com

Partner with us

Venues, sponsors & collaborators

Have a New York City space that suits an evening for 40 to 80 guests, or want to collaborate on an event? Write to us at info@artofdawat.com. We'd love to hear from you.