Does gathering relatives for iftar in Ramadan fall under the category of communal iftar, thereby making it a bid'ah (religious innovation)?

Question:
Likewise, may Allah preserve you, he asks: Does the gathering of relatives and kin for iftar in Ramadan fall within what you mentioned?

Answer:
I have explained this. I did so yesterday, and you all know it. There is no objection to them gathering and breaking their fast, whether it is all the kin and relatives or others, or if food is prepared for the fasting people to break their fast with. This is not based on a prior agreement or a mutual pact. There was no prior agreement on this matter. Yes.