Dallas Muslims host Second Annual Interfaith Iftar Dinner, Faith leaders join to break the Ramadan Fast together

Source: Dr. Jari Khan, Media Spokesperson, Jari.khan@ahmadiyya.us

Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting from sunrise to sunset, began on Saturday night, June 28^th and will end on July 28^th.  Muslims refrained from drinking or eating anything during the long, hot summer days of June and July for four weeks, reflecting on spiritual ascension of their soul. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Dallas will host leaders and scholars of different faiths and public officials at Second Annual Interfaith Dinner. This public event provides an opportunity to learn each other’s fasting traditions and also to offer prayers for everlasting peace and harmony among the followers of all faiths in the world.

What:                          Second Annual Interfaith Iftar (Breaking of fast) Dinner

When:                        July 26^th, 2014 @7.45 pm

Where:                        Bait Ul Ikram Mosque; 1850 Hedgcoxe Road, Allen Texas 75013

Media Opportunity:    Interviews with Imam Mubashar Ahmad, Missionary Gulf Region and other Dallas area religious and civic leaders; between 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm

Bait Ul Ikram Mosque

Glossary of Terms:

Ramadan:   Holiest month in Islam. Muslims enhance spirituality, increase service to humanity, and do not eat or drink anything from sunrise to sunset.

Sehri:          Meal eaten before fasting begins.

Iftar:            Meal eaten to break the fast at sunset.

Eid ul Fitr:  Festival celebrated at Ramadan’s end. Muslims celebrate by giving alms to the needy and spending time with family and friends.

About Ahmadiyya Muslim Community:

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a dynamic, reformist and fast-growing international movement within Islam. Founded in 1889, the Community spans more than 200 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, established in 1920, is among the first American-Muslim organizations.

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is the only Islamic organization to believe that the long-awaited messiah has come in the person of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835-1908) of Qadian, India. Ahmad claimed to be the metaphorical second coming of Jesus of Nazareth and the divine guide, whose advent was foretold by the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad. The Community believes that God sent Ahmad, like Jesus, to end religious wars, condemn bloodshed and reinstitute morality, justice and peace. Ahmad’s advent has brought about an unprecedented era of Islamic revival and moderation. He divested Muslims of fanatical beliefs and practices by vigorously championing Islam’s true and essential teachings.