Learn about the Taking Heart Ramadan Iftars that help Muslims and non-Muslims to better understand each other.

1. Minnesota Council of Churches
Muslim American Society

2. What can you expect at a
Taking Heart Iftar?

3. Welcoming community members
Muslim American Society –
Inver Grove Community Center

4. An opportunity to be a guest

5. So you can get
Northwest Islamic
Community Center, Plymouth

6. Up close
Northwest Islamic
Community Center, Plymouth

7. If you are wondering
what it will be like
Islamic Civic Society of American,
Masjid Dar Al Hijrah, Minneapolis

8. To enter someone else’s world
Islamic Civic Society of American,
Masjid Dar Al Hijrah, Minneapolis

9. There is an opportunity
for learning
Masjid Ar Rahman Islamic Center
Bloomington

10. You hear from a
community’s perspective
Northwest Islamic
Community Center, Plymouth

11. about Islam,
Muslim American Society –
Blaine Community Center

12. Ramadan…fasting…
Masjid An Nur
Minneapolis

13. and have time for Q & A
Dar Al-Farooq Center
Bloomington

14. There is the breaking of the fast
with dates
Islamic Center of Woodbury

15. together
Islamic Center of Woodbury

16. Guests observe the community
in their evening prayer

17. Then share a tasty meal
Muslim American Society –
Blaine Community Center

18. In each unique setting
Muslim American Society –
Blaine Community Center

19. Becoming acquainted
Ja’afari Islamic Center
Brooklyn Park

20. Leaning in and sharing
perspectives
Masjid Ar Rahman Islamic Center
Bloomington

21. Together in a new way
Masjid An Nur
Minneapolis

22. Personal discussions
Northwest Islamic
Community Center, Plymouth

23. Meeting new friends
Islamic Civic Society of American,
Masjid Dar Al Hijrah, Minneapolis

24. A community gathering of all
community members
Islamic Civic Society of American,
Masjid Dar Al Hijrah, Minneapolis

25. Connection sharing
Masjid Al Ihsan
St. Paul

26. Between groups of all sizes
Niagara Foundation
Univ of Minnesota, St. Paul

27. shapes
Masjid Al Ihsan
St. Paul

28. And numbers
MAS – Inver Grove Heights

29. In 2017 – 23 different Islamic centers
participated (including Rochester, Winona, and
Mankato) and hosted over 1100 guests!
Islamic Civic Society of American,
Masjid Dar Al Hijrah, Minneapolis

30. Interfaith religious leaders,
Masjid Al Iman
NE Minneapolis

31. Elected officials
Northwest Islamic
Community Center, Plymouth

32. … police officers, teachers, social
workers – community leaders and
friends!
Muslim American Society –
Inver Grove Community Center

33. Some Centers gave tours – and guests saw
schools, food shelves, medical clinics
Masjid Imam Hussein
Brooklyn Center

34. and beautiful facilities
Muslim American Society –
Inver Grove Community Center

35. Whether you encounter a crowd
Northwest Islamic
Community Center, Plymouth

36. Or one person
Masjid Al Ihsan
St. Paul

37. There is an opportunity to leave
Northwest Islamic
Community Center, Plymouth

38. Having tried new things
Muslim American Society –
Blaine Community Center

39. Delicious food
Muslim American Society –
Inver Grove Community Center

40. New ways of connecting
Imam Hussain Islamic Center
Brooklyn Center

41. And having met someone who
has had different experiences
Masjid Al Iman
NE Minneapolis

42. Thanks for passing the word –
hope to see you in 2018!