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Catholics join Muslims to break bread during Ramadan

For the 21st year, Muslims from the Chicago area invited Catholics to join them to break their fast during Ramadan, the ninth month of Islam’s lunar calendar when they traditionally believe the Quran was revealed to Muhammad.
Cardinal Cupich visits with Kifah Mustapha before dinner during the 21st annual Catholic-Muslim iftar dinner at the Mecca Center in Willowbrook on May 25, 2018. The Annual Interfaith Iftar, sponsored by the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago, includes breaking the Ramadan fast, observing maghrib prayer and sharing a festive dinner and program. Ramadan 2018 began in the evening of May 15 and ends the evening of June 14. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Kareem Irfan talks with Kifah Mustapha before dinner during the 21st annual Catholic-Muslim iftar dinner at the Mecca Center in Willowbrook on May 25. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich greets with Mohamad Jabri before dinner. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Joliet Bishop Daniel Conlon speaks at the iftar dinner at the Mecca Center in Willowbrook on May 25.(Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich gives remarks at the 21st annual Catholic-Muslim iftar dinner at the Mecca Center in Willowbrook on May 25, 2018. The annual interfaith event, sponsored by the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago, includes breaking the Ramadan fast, observing maghrib prayer and sharing a festive dinner and program. This year Ramadan began the evening of May 15 and ends the evening of June 14. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Mehtap Abusalim talks with Marilyn Beliveau during the 21st annual Catholic-Muslim iftar dinner at the Mecca Center in Willowbrook on May 25, 2018. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father David Jones, pastor of St. Benedict the African Parish, speaks during the 21st annual Catholic-Muslim iftar dinner at the Mecca Center in Willowbrook on May 25, 2018. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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