Several Muslim Minneapolis City Council members say they’re disappointed that the city attorney has put the brakes on their plan to hold an iftar Friday in a city building using city funds. An iftar is the meal eaten by Muslims at sunset to break fast during Ramadan.

Minneapolis City Council members have canceled a planned iftar, after city officials raised concerns about hosting a religious event with public funds.

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.