Annual Muslim/Catholic Interfaith Program and Iftar

Sharon Stein visits with Asmah Ahmed after breaking their fast as the Islamic Foundation North in Libertyville hosted the Annual Muslim/Catholic Interfaith Program and Iftar on June 12. The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago sponsors this event during Ramadan and invites Chicago's Catholic community to celebrate their mutual friendship and to promote interreligious dialogue. Photo: Karen Callaway / Chicago Catholic

Auxiliary Bishop George Rassas chooses some food after the group breaks their fast. Photo: Karen Callaway / Chicago Catholic

Right, Melanie Barrett, chair of the moral theology department at the University of St. Mary of the Lake and one of the evening's keynote speakers, enjoys some food. Photo: Karen Callaway / Chicago Catholic