Iftar event planned by city council members canceled

Muslim Minneapolis City Council members say city canceled their iftar
Citing the separation of church and state, city officials told the council members they couldn’t hold the Muslim meal on city property Friday using city funds.
Iftar event planned by city council members canceled after city leaders say its unconstitutional
The event was going to be held at the public service building, according to an Instagram post by City Councilor Jamal Osman.
Minneapolis City Council members cancel iftar planned at city building
A group of Muslim Minneapolis City Council members canceled a Ramadan event scheduled to be held at a city building after being informed they couldn't use city resources to host a religious event.
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