The Committee for Ethnic Affairs advises the Montgomery County, MD County Executive and County Council on public policy that relates to ethnic affairs; promotes maximum involvement of all ethnic groups in the County in government, business and community affairs.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Celebrating Ramadan

August 1st was the first day of Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims, which ends Aug. 29 with an Eid festival. You will find a link below connecting you to a list of Ramadan community events for your own cultural learning and connection with other communities.  You may directly contact the event organizers to RSVP.  
 As a new annual tradition that started about two years ago, there is a special Ramadan Iftar (breaking of the fast) celebration this year on Aug. 16 hosted by the Montgomery County Muslim Foundation on Tuesday, August 16, at the Executive Office Building Cafeteria, 7:30 pm -8:45 pm.  The County Executive and the Council will issue a joint proclamation at the event. 
List of Ramadan Events in August 2011: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cpstmpl.asp?url=/Content/exec/partnerships/ramadan11.asp
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