The American Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Ghazni hosted an Iftar (breaking fast) dinner for Ghazni reporters in Forward Operating Base with traditional Afghan food. It was truly a beautiful citizen public diplomacy exchange between the Americans and our Afghan friends. The reporters discussed how they were covering the parliamentarian elections in Afghanistan and challenges they face. Reporters also had a chance to pray before breaking their fast. I was watching my American collegues and our Afghan friends during this event and told myself, this is a wondeful exchange of understanding between Afghans and Americans. You should have seen the warm reception on the face of Afghans as they were interacting with the Americans in the room.
For thirty days in Holy month of Ramadan Muslims fast from sunrise to sundown. Ramadan is the month to reflect on life and to practice patience and humility while surrendering to god. Many family and friends invite each other for Iftar dinners to break the fast. The tradition of inviting Muslims for Iftar is considered a highly respectful tradition.
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