Nizamiyeâs interfaith Iftar-dinners exhibit SAâs diverse culture
By Opinion
Turkmen Terzi
South Africaâs ethnic, cultural and religious diversity was once again fully exhibited in the courtyard of Nizamiye Mosque of Midrand, as the politicians, academics, media, business people and members of the faith-based community celebrated iftar dinner with Muslims.
More than 200 people from every walk of life gathered in the courtyard surrounded with calligraphed stoas. The guests seated according to Covid-19 rules in the two different iftar programs which were organised in the first and last week of Ramadaan.
Barbara Creecy, the Minister of Forestry and Fisheries and Environmental Affairs, Hlengiwe Mkhize, Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and People with Disabilities, Gauteng finance MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, Copeâs leader Mosioua Lekota Fasiha Hassan, the youngest Member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, Ismail Mufti Menk were among the iftar
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