The third annual Lehigh Valley Community Iftar was held on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Muslim Association of the Lehigh Valley in Whitehall Township. The iftar, centered on the theme of “pray for peace,” was organized by two Lehigh Valley families, the Mughal and Mohammad families.

Activist and author Shaun King speaks to a child prior to speaking at the third annual Lehigh Valley Community Iftar on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Muslim Association of the Lehigh Valley in Whitehall Township. The iftar, centered on the theme of "pray for peace," was organized by two Lehigh Valley families, the Mughal and Mohammad families. They expected more than 1,000 participants from diverse backgrounds for the ceremonial meal Muslims hold to mark the end of daily fasting during Ramadan. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)

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Activist and author Shaun King speaks to a child prior to speaking at the third annual Lehigh Valley Community Iftar on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Muslim Association of the Lehigh Valley in Whitehall Township. The iftar, centered on the theme of “pray for peace,” was organized by two Lehigh Valley families, the Mughal and Mohammad families. They expected more than 1,000 participants from diverse backgrounds for the ceremonial meal Muslims hold to mark the end of daily fasting during Ramadan. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)