Yesterday evening I was kindly invited to join Muslims at
their centre in Kilkenny to share an iftar meal. The iftar is the meal Muslims share beginning
precisely at sunset each day of Ramadan. It was a privilege for me to join the
event.
Of course, as a Christian I did not participate in the religious rituals and prayers used by Muslims. I remained in my place quietly and prayerfully as others recited the prayers including the various postures used throughout the world. It was a humbling experience to be welcomed and to show solidarity with those who share a common humanity and a common belief in the One, Merciful and Almighty God. Though we understand and relate to God in different ways we are called to live in friendship and mutual care according to the precepts of good religion.
