Should Christians go to a Muslim celebration?
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Should Christians accept an invitation to an Iftar meal, an Eid celebration, or another festival connected to a different faith?
Does saying yes compromise our faith, or could it open the door to friendship, hospitality and conversations about Jesus?
The line can be blurry - Is attending something like Iftar simply an act of friendship and respect, or are there theological boundaries Christians should think carefully about?
Andy Bannister from Solas joined Lydia to unpack.
Released on 12 May 2026
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