Harris Bokhari
For the last two Ramadans, Muslims across the country have been celebrating the special breaking of their fast meals at home. Eating alone mutes the feelings of joy we feel by sharing meals with others. The desire to break bread and congregate around a meal with friends and strangers is an integral part of what makes us human.
It is therefore more important than ever for Muslims, those of other faiths and none to be invited to celebrate Ramadan together at iftars — the meal eaten to end the fast. This isn’t just because it’s Ramadan as we Muslims know it, but because we all need to rebuild — including our ability to see the best in each other and not let the difficulties of the last two years weigh us down. This is a time for forgiveness and healing.
