Civil Rights Group Releases Senatorial, Congressional Ramadan Citations to Maryland’s Muslim Communities
(BALTIMORE, MD., 3/26/23) – The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) hosted its annual ‘Welcome Ramadan’ event yesterday marking the beginning of the holy month with a Ramadan Proclamation issued by Governor Wes Moore and greetings from elected officials who represent the district CAIR’s Maryland is located in.
The event began with a Quranic recitation by Shaykh Ismet Akcin, followed by remarks from CAIR’s Maryland director, the presentation of Governor Wes Moore’s Ramadan proclamation, remarks from elected officials including Senator Charles Sydnor, Delegates Sheila Ruth, Alethia McCaskill, Gabriel Acevero and Baltimore County Councilmember Pat Young. CAIR recognized Delegate Acevero and Islamic Center of Maryland’s former Trustee Adileh Sharieff for their contributions and commitment to strengthening and engaging Muslim communities.
The civil rights group also released senatorial and congressional Ramadan citations for Maryland’s Muslim communities from the following offices:
- Senator Chris Van Hollen
- Senator Ben Cardin
- Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger
- Rep. David Trone
- Rep. John Sarbanes
- Rep. Glenn Ivey
- Rep. Andy Harris
- Rep. Jamie Raskin
SEE: Maryland celebrates Ramadan with ‘welcome’ event (Baltimore Banner)
Maryland celebrates Ramadan with ‘welcome’ event (CBS Baltimore)
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/baltimore/news/maryland-celebrates-ramadan-with-welcome-event/
“The holy month of Ramadan is a period of reflection, devotion, charitable giving and spiritual rejuvenation for the world’s nearly 2 billion Muslims,” said CAIR’s Maryland director Zainab Chaudry. “Our office congratulates Maryland Muslims on the Governor’s Proclamation in honor of this occasion, and thanks all of the elected representatives who’ve extended Ramadan greetings and acknowledged its significance to their constituents who are observing it.”
Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar during which Muslims globally fast from food and drink and abstain from intimate pleasures during daylight hours to fulfill one of the five pillars of Islam.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: CAIR Office in Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry, [email protected], 410-971-6062