Iftar in the open field in Rome: Greater Dhaka Association Italy on the way to make history

 

Minhaj Hossain Special Correspondent:

 Greater Dhaka Association, Italy is on its way to making history by organizing Iftar in the open field in Rome, the capital of the country. The organization has been organizing Iftar in the open field for several years with the aim of informing people of different religions about the religious practices of Muslims.

In order to dispel the misconceptions of some foreigners about Islam, iftar has been organized in the open field in the capital Rome like every year. The participation of a large number of expatriate Bangladeshis was eye-catching.

Authorities in Italy have repeatedly shut down Muslim holy mosques, citing misconceptions and various excuses. To dispel these misconceptions, the Greater Dhaka Association, Italy, like other times, organized Iftar in the open field.

Asif Alam Siddiqui, First Secretary of Bangladesh Embassy was also present as the chief guest at the Iftar. Former President of Bangladesh Association Italy Noore Alam Siddiqui Bachchu, Greater Dhaka Association, Acting President of Italy Jubayer Ahmed Ripon, General Secretary Manzur Ahmed Monju and other regional regional, social and political leaders of Rome. A large number of expatriate Bangladeshis including leaders of business and cultural organizations were present here. Apart from the top leaders of various women's organizations, ordinary housewives also participated in this open field iftar. Separate arrangements are made for them.

Nure Alam Siddiqui Bachchu, former president of Bangladesh Samiti Italy, said, "Islam is a religion of peace. We want to spread it among foreigners. Expatriate Bangladeshis are happy to break their fast in the open field." They say Islam is a religion of peace and those who are not involved in any secret program. So we have organized this iftar to express.

Many Italian journalists were present at the Iftar gathering in the capital's historic Largo Prentice Square to promote the Muslims' Iftar. From the afternoon, Muslims from different areas started gathering in this premises. At the end of Iftar, the worshipers also perform Maghrib prayers.