ASIA/PAKISTAN - On the occasion of Ramadan, Catholics in Karachi offer an Iftar meal to Muslim policemen and officials

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Karachi (Agenzia Fides) - "We must show our love and solidarity to all the those who carry out their civic service and work during Ramadan, the month of Islamic fasting. Due to their work commitments, they cannot reach their family members to break the fast; many of them are officials of the security forces present on the streets and committed to protecting people.
We wanted to show them a sign of unity of purpose, appreciate their courageous good works, and promote and strengthen interreligious harmony in the city": with these words Mansha Noor, Executive Secretary of Caritas in Karachi tells Fides the spirit that animates Catholic volunteers who are committed to serving free Iftar meal to about 150 Muslim officers and civil servants on duty in the street.
Officials receive a box with the "Iftar" meal, the one with which the Muslim faithful break their daily fast in the evening, containing dates, rice, juices and other foods and drinks. Mansha Noor says, "for the second consecutive year in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are reaching out to the security forces and civilian military officers serving in the surrounding areas of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Karachi.
These operators appreciate our initiative, which we carry out with the help of Christian volunteers, but also Hindus and Muslims". In addition, Mansha Noor informs Fides: "This year also partner organizations Master Peace Karachi, Antim Yatra Seva Samaj, Ahsas Insaniat Welfare Community Services and Salvation Army Church have supported our initiative. The Islamic month of Ramadan is a favorable time to share love with our Muslim brothers and reach them with initiatives of spiritual and material closeness, in full solidarity, to give a sign of coexistence in society and build a better Pakistan". (AG-PA) (Agenzia Fides, 12/5/2021)