Religious leaders from across North Texas mingled with about 40 regional politicians at state Rep. Salman Bhojani's interfaith iftar dinner.
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, speaks to about 200 people attending Rep. Salman Bhojani's interfaith iftar dinner on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at India 101 restaurant in Irving.State Rep. Salman Bhojani, D-Euless, and Nima Bhojani’s interfaith iftar dinner Sunday evening drew religious leaders from across North Texas and about 40 regional politicians, including U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas.
“Our prayer is that we may remember our shared values and the common call to righteousness that runs through all of our faith traditions,” Allred said in a brief speech. “And for our democracy, because ultimately our democracy is the safeguard of our ability to practice our faith traditions.”Interfaith relations is a topic of importance to Bhojani, who in 2022 became one of the first two Muslims elected to the Texas House.
In addition to Allred and Bhojani, members of eight religions spoke at the event in Irving about how their traditions view interfaith relations.
Pastor Patrick Moses was the last of eight faith leaders to speak about his religion’s approach to interfaith dialogue. He shares the stage with leaders of the Jewish, Bahá’í. Muslim and Sikh communities at Rep. Salman Bhojani and Nima Bhojani’s interfaith iftar dinner on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at India 101 restaurant in Irving.. Laurie Joseph is a graphic artist with more than 25 years' experience working for newspapers.
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