As the name indicates, the Festival will take place during the month of Ramadan, which lasts this year from 24 September until 24 October 2006.Motives behind the Festival last year were decreasing the fear of terrorism among non-Muslims, and fighting the radicalisation of Muslim youth. Through acquaintance and dialogue in various forms and activities between diverse groups in society, the unfamiliarity between people was taken away and people were offered an insight in each others’ world and experiences. Over 60 Muslim organisations, mosques, other (non-Muslim) organisations and many other interested parties – such as Muslim families, Prime Minister Balkenende and national clown Bassie – worked together and organised iftars, lectures, debates, hospitality dinners and a sparkling Eid ul Fitr for kids.