ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AA) Over half a million people broke fast on the streets in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa on Friday in solidarity with the Muslim community, which is observing fast during the holy month of Ramadan. The breaking of the fast, or iftar, was attended by several Muslim leaders, government officials, and guests from other countries. In his address, Deputy Mayor of Addis Ababa Zhantrar Abbay said: “There are forces bent on pitting the faithful of one religion against another. Last year, Ethiopian Muslims rolled 30,000 meters of plastic sheet to host 100,000 people to break the fast on the streets of the capital. [Photo: Muslims and non-Muslims attend a mass iftar (fast-breaking) dinner held at Meskel Square during the holy month of Ramadan in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on April 29, 2022.

Source: Ethiopian News May 01, 2022 10:44 UTC