{"id":82631,"date":"2022-04-12T10:29:06","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T10:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/?p=82631"},"modified":"2022-04-12T10:50:51","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T10:50:51","slug":"mass-iftar-held-in-south-africas-cape-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/news\/world\/africa\/82631-mass-iftar-held-in-south-africas-cape-town\/","title":{"rendered":"Mass Iftar Held in South Africa\u2019s Cape Town"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents in Cafda stood side by side as they feasted at iftar time, thanks to the local mosque and community organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peter Charles Street was cordoned off as over 1 200 residents, Muslim and non-Muslim, came together to break bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The road was laid with treats, food, fruit, and beverages as long as 200 meters for all to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cEvery year different areas do mass iftars, this is the first time ever Cafda has had one and it was awesome. 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