National Interfaith Ramadan Iftar
Bringing Communities Together During Ramadan
The National Interfaith Ramadan Iftar is a nationwide initiative of USCMO that invites mosques across the United States to host local interfaith iftars during the month of Ramadan. The goal is simple: open our doors, share a meal, and build understanding with neighbors of different faiths and backgrounds. Ramadan is a time of fasting, reflection, generosity, and community. By welcoming guests from other faith traditions to break the fast together, mosques help create meaningful connections, reduce misunderstanding, and strengthen local relationships.
What This Initiative Offers
USCMO provides a practical, easy-to-use toolkit to help mosques plan and host successful interfaith iftars in their own communities. Whether a mosque is hosting its first interfaith event or building on past experience, these resources are designed to support every step of the process.
The Toolkit Includes:
Planning Guides:Â step-by-step guidance on organizing an interfaith iftar
Sample Invitations & Outreach Templates:Â emails, flyers, and talking points
Program Agendas:Â suggested event flow and timing
Talking Points: clear explanations of Ramadan, fasting, and Muslim practices
Hospitality Tips: welcoming guests unfamiliar with mosque spaces
Media & Social Resources: Â sample press releases and social media posts
Follow-Up Tools: ways to stay connected after the event
Who Should Participate
- Mosques and Islamic centers of all sizes
- Interfaith councils and local faith partners
- Community leaders, educators, and civic officials
- Neighbors seeking to learn about Islam and Ramadan
Why Interfaith Iftars Matter
- Build trust and mutual respect at the local level
- Create opportunities for honest conversation and shared values
- Strengthen relationships between faith communities
- Offer a welcoming space to experience Ramadan firsthand Small gatherings can have a lasting impact. One shared meal can open doors to long-term cooperation and understanding.
How to Get Started
1. Download the Toolkit
- Template Press Release – Interfaith Iftar
- Sample Speech – Ramadan Interfaith Iftar
- Elected Officials Email Invite – Ramadan Interfaith Dinner
- General Public Email Invite – Ramadan Interfaith Dinner
- Dinner Program for Guests – Ramadan InterfaithÂ
- Tips for Ramadan Interfaith Iftar
- Graphics to modify and use
2. Set a Date During Ramadan
3. Invite Local Faith and Community Partners
4. Host Your Interfaith Iftar
5. Share Your Experience with USCMO
USCMO is here to support mosques throughout the process and help amplify these efforts nationwide.
Join the National Effort
By participating in the National Interfaith Ramadan Iftar, your mosque becomes part of a coordinated national effort to promote faith, service, and community connection during Ramadan.