Grand Street Iftar Held in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa: The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council hosted today a grand street Iftar that brought together thousands of Ethiopian Muslims for an evening Iftar in Addis Ababa. During the occasion, Islamic Affairs Supreme Council Head Haji Ibrahim Tufa said Muslims must console the poor and needy, show solidarity, and unity during this month of Ramadan. The Muslim community should also consolidate unity, solidarity, and maintain peace in the community, he added. The Grand Ethiopian Street Iftar coordinator, Ustaz Abubeker Ahmed noted on his part that Ramadan is a month of togetherness. The Iftar banquet was attended by diplomats, members of Islamic communities, and invited guests. The Street Iftar is organized in collaboration with Halal Promotion and Nejashi Humanitarian Aid, it was learned. Street Iftar began in Ethiopia four years ago with the view to strengthening unity, peace, and solidarity. Source: Ethiopian News Agency