Catholic Church in Barcelona opens doors during Ramadan to homeless Muslims

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It’s day 23 of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of praying and fasting. The traditional dinner at nightfall, known as iftar, is normally a chance for friends and family to break fast together. In Spain, mosques can’t host this year due to COVID-19 restrictions regarding group dining. The result: iftar alone, for many. But an unlikely ally has emerged to keep the festive tradition alive. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Barcelona.

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