Richardson mosque invites churches to share in fast-breaking dinners during Ramadan
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The mostly Turkish mosque, Richardson-based despite the Dallas name, is part of an informal international network of mosques, schools and social service agencies that place a high premium on interfaith work. The mosque has scheduled at least three fast-breaking dinners, called iftars, at local churches during the monthlong observance of Ramadan, which started last week.
“When we knocked on the doors of the community here, they opened their doors to us,” said Imam Nihat Yesil, who moved to North Texas to lead the new mosque eight months ago.
About 100 members of the Presbyterian church are scheduled to eat with about 50 members of the mosque, which is catering with traditional Turkish fare.