The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today joined the US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO) in announcing the launch of Ramadan Interfaith Iftars 2026, a nationwide initiative encouraging mosques across the United States to host interfaith iftar dinners during the holy month of Ramadan and invite neighbors of all faiths and backgrounds to participate.
During Ramadan 2026, participating mosques plan to open their doors to community members to share a meal at sunset, learn about the meaning of Ramadan, ask questions about Islam, and build personal connections with their neighbors of various faiths.
USCMO is providing mosques with a toolkit with editable resources, including:
- Tips with do’s and don’t for a successful dinner
- Editable social media graphics
- Sample invite for the general public
- Sample invite for elected officials
- Sample dinner program schedule for guests
- Sample press release/announcement
“At a time when anti-Muslim hate and misinformation continue to rise, opening our doors and breaking bread together is one of the most powerful ways to build understanding and solidarity,” said USCMO Secretary-General Oussama Jammal. “Ramadan Interfaith Iftars 2026 is an opportunity for mosques to transform fear into familiarity and strangers into neighbors. Interfaith iftars remind us that our shared values as Americans, people of faith, and human beings — compassion, service, and community — are stronger than the hateful forces trying to divide us.”
Ramadan is a sacred month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and charity for Muslims worldwide. The daily fast is broken at sunset with a meal known as iftar. By inviting the broader community to these meals, mosques help demystify Islam, foster interfaith friendships, and strengthen local bonds.
USCMO plans to maintain a national listing of registered interfaith iftars and share event details with the public to encourage widespread participation. Mosques are asked to submit the following information for each event:
- Date
- Time
- Location
Mosques can register their iftar events here.
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