The Muslim World League has hosted a Ramadan Iftar at the United States Congress—an initiative that represents a historic milestone for the organization
For the second consecutive year,
The Muslim World League (MWL) has hosted a Ramadan Iftar at the United States Congress—an initiative that represents a historic milestone for the organization. The event saw a high-level attendance of American legislators, religious figures, and civil society leaders from across the US.
In a video address, H.E. Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa , Secretary-General of the MWL and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, underscored the necessity of fostering global cooperation to uphold the values of coexistence and harmony as well as combating hate speech and discrimination.
H.E. further remarked that the holy month of Ramadan serves as a vital occasion to reflect on the Islamic principles of tolerance, strengthen social solidarity, and reinforce universal human values.
This gathering is part of a series of Ramadan Iftars organized by the MWL in both Muslim and non-Muslim countries.
H.E. Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa , Secretary-General, witnessed the signing of a number of agreements between Islamic and Christian leaders in Nigeria to promote civil peace and strengthen social cohesion
Highlights from the remarks of H.E. Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa , the Secretary-General, during the launch of the MWL’s Initiative for Social Peace in West Africa in the Nigerian capital, Abuja