Kareemah Budair hosted a gathering for Iftar at her suburban Atlanta home . The feast marks the breaking of the fast during the holy month of Ramadan . Raised Catholic , she converted to Islam 17 years ago . She said that while Muslims are not allowed to eat pork or shellfish in their homes, they can do so outside on the streets and sidewalks if accompanied by an adult Muslim who is willing to take them
Kareemah Budair hosted a gathering for Iftar at her suburban Atlanta home . The feast marks the breaking of the fast during the holy month of Ramadan . Raised Catholic , she converted to Islam 17 years ago . Of Ramadan , she says : `` It 's an opportunity to purify ourselves ''