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Catholics, Muslims come together for annual iftar

The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago hosted a Muslim-Catholic Interfaith Iftar on March 4, 2025, at the Muslim Community Center in Morton Grove. Cardinal Cupich and Dominican Sister Barbara Reid, president of Catholic Theological Union were guests and speakers at this year’s dinner, “Bridges of Hope: The Power of Prayer and Fasting in our Traditions.” (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich is greeted by Sheikh Hasan Mostafa Aly, Dr. Muhammad Hamedeh, Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago Chairman, and Zulfie Khan, CIOGC Board Director, upon arriving for the CIOGC Muslim-Catholic Interfaith Iftar Dinner on March 4, 2025, at the Muslim Community Center in Morton Grove. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich listens to a speaker. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich addresses those in attendance. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich reacts to receiving a gift of prayer beads. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich is offered a date as a first food as Muslims prepare to break their Ramadan fast. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich shares a laugh with Masood Bijapuri and Dr. Muhammad Hamedeh. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
Sally Nador of the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom receives food on her plate from young Muslim women volunteers. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich receives food from volunteers. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
A Muslim girl enjoys a paczki following her meal. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
Kareem Irfan and his wife Rana (right) share conversation with Village of Morton Grove Trustees Connie Travis (left) and Janine Witko. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich shares conversation with Muslim students. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
Dominican Sister Barbara Reid, president of Chicago Theological Union, listens to a guest. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)

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