Thousands of faithful join Mega Iftar in Algiers

At least 2,500 meals were distributed to thousands in downtown Algiers attending the “Mega Iftar” organized by the local government, as part of an initiative to encourage sharing and solidarity during Ramadan.

The Iftar, is the breaking of the fast after sunset, during the holy month.The return of the event, which has not taken place for several years due to the pandemic, was welcomed by the residents of the capital of the North African country gathering at Audin Square.

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan began on 23 March, the faithful attend a month of dawn-to-dusk fasting intended to bring them closer to God and to remind them of the suffering of those less fortunate.