Community invited to share Ramadan

By Kara Schectman

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA has launched a nationwide “Open Mosque” initiative during the month of Ramadan to open the doors of all its mosques across the country to the public, not only for the weekly Friday prayer services (May 17, 24 and 31) but also a special Iftar (dinner) Open Mosque event on Saturday, May 18, to share the Ramadan experience with its neighbors.

 “Ramadan is the holiest month in Islam, when Muslims not only abstain from eating and drinking during the daytime but, more importantly, focus on self-reform of habits and character,” said Amjad Mahmood Khan, National Director of Public Affairs for Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA. “As part of the fabric of America since 1920, we want our fellow Americans to know that our mosques are their mosques, which is why we are hosting these Open Mosque events around the country to invite our fellow Americans to break bread with us and learn about their Muslims neighbors.”

At a time of increasing hate crimes against people of faith, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA believes now more than ever our mosques should be open to our fellow Americans. Mosques in more than 20 states have joined this initiative and will host an Iftar at their mosque this Saturday. 

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a dynamic, reformist and fast-growing international movement within Islam. 

Founded in 1889, the Community spans 207 countries with tens of millions of members. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, established in 1920, is among the first American-Muslim organizations. 

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