Iftaar with President Cyril Ramaphosa
May 07, 2021
The 6th May marks an auspicious occasion as President Cyril Ramaphosa once again joined the Muslim community for iftaar during the final days of the holy month of Ramadaan.
Hosted by the Muslim Judicial Council in the Western Cape under the theme – We Shall Overcome #COVID19: Giving Thanks, Celebrating our Courage & Unity.
Ramaphosa acknowledged the Muslim community’s contribution to the fight against apartheid as many Muslim South Africans played pivotal roles in paving the way to democracy, with the likes of Yusuf Dadoo, Ferida Adams, Ahmed Timol and Ahmed Kathrada who were just a few on the frontline of the struggle.