Hawzah News Agency- In Detroit, a youth‑led iftar held on February 28 brought together students, educators and activists to highlight themes such as education, immigration justice and inclusion, alongside traditional Ramadan hospitality. Organizers also used the event to advocate for adding Eid al‑Fitr to the public school calendar as a way to increase visibility and equity for Muslim students.
At Lehigh University, the Muslim Student Association is hosting daily iftar gatherings where students far from home can break their fast together, share meals and build friendships.
Meanwhile, at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) has transformed the campus experience for many. As reported by The Brown and White, the MSA hosts iftar almost every weekday during Ramadan, creating a vital space for students to break their fast together after sunset prayers.
Community organizations, including the Council on American‑Islamic Relations (CAIR), also held large iftar events — such as the annual gathering in Virginia on February 24, which combined spiritual reflection with discussions of civil rights advocacy and community service.
On the West Coast, mosques in Monterey County are hosting weekly sunset meals that welcome families, travelers and neighbors to share traditional dishes, from dates and water to regional specialties like kabsa and biryani.
In nearby Salinas, where the majority of the Muslim community is Yemeni, kabsa—a spiced rice and meat dish—takes center stage at potluck iftars.
Source: evrimagaci.org
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