Dearborn — Across the U.S, American Muslims, including many Arab Americans, are currently observing the holy month of Ramadan, a period of fasting, reflection and prayer when Muslims try to rectify any misdeeds through devotional acts. Iftar dinners break the sunrise-to-sunset fast with special foods and festive gatherings of family and friends.

The Arab American National Museum (AANM) cordially invites the community to attend an iftar dinner and film screening beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, September 2, at the Museum, 13624 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn. Tickets for the event are $25 for Museum Members and $30 for all others; they are available online at www.arabamericanmuseum.org and at the door.

The evening begins with a screening in the AANM Auditorium of the 2008 film “The Lemon Tree,” written, directed and produced by Eran Riklis and starring Hiam Abbass, Ali Suliman, Rona Lipaz and Doron Tavory. It’s the story of a Palestinian widow who must defend her lemon grove when the Israeli defense minister becomes her new neighbor.

 Then, immediately after sunset, the iftar dinner will commence in the Museum’s dramatic Community Courtyard, with a menu of hummus, fattoush, stuffed lamb with rice and nuts, a chicken or vegetarian option, the special Ramadan dessert known as rose cheeks, and beverages.