Mass Iftar Held in South Africa’s Cape Town

A community in Cape Town, South Africa, held a mass iftar for the first time, as Muslims around the world observe the holy month of Ramadan.

Residents in Cafda stood side by side as they feasted at iftar time, thanks to the local mosque and community organizations.

Peter Charles Street was cordoned off as over 1 200 residents, Muslim and non-Muslim, came together to break bread.

The road was laid with treats, food, fruit, and beverages as long as 200 meters for all to enjoy.

Mass iftars are a common occurrence on the Cape Flats during Ramadan, when streets are cordoned off and people from all walks of life, religion and races are invited to share a meal and conversation with those in their communities.

 “Every year different areas do mass iftars, this is the first time ever Cafda has had one and it was awesome. Something so different and so beautiful,” a resident said.