CAIR-PA Holds Sharing Ramadan Events

(PHILADELPHIA, PA, 9/12/07) – The Pennsylvania chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-PA) is pleased to announce that Muslim communities in the Delaware Valley will host ‘Sharing Ramadan’ events throughout the month of Ramadan, which starts on Thursday September 13, 2007.

“These events allow American Muslims to share and celebrate the importance of the month of Ramadan with people of all faiths,” said Aliya Khabir, CAIR-PA Philadelphia executive committee member.

“Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar when fasting, charity, prayer and peace is prescribed for all Muslims. Muslims fast from dawn to dusk and break their fasts with a meal after sunset prayers; they invite friends and family to their homes and mosques to share meals together at this special time of the year.”

Sharing Ramadan Event Coordinator: Justin Peyton, 215.592.0509 (Office), 215.601.4374 (Cell)

Upcoming Sharing Ramadan Events:

RSVP by calling 215.592.0509 or cairphilly@gmail.com

September 23, 2007 at 6:45 p.m.
Foundation for Islamic Education, 1860 Montgomery Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085

September 25, 2007 at 6:45 p.m.
Islamic Society of Greater Valley Forge, 958 Valley Forge Road, Devon PA 19333

September 30, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
Foundation for Islamic Education, 1860 Montgomery Avenue, Villanova PA 19085

October 5, 2007 at 6:20 p.m.
Islamic Society of Chester County, 1001 Pottstown Pike, West Chester PA 19380

October 6, 2007 at 6:20 p.m.
North Penn Mosque, 600 Lawn Avenue, Lansdale, PA 19466

October 7, 2007 at 6:20 p.m.
Yardley Mosque

October 7, 2007 at 6:20 p.m.
Foundation for Islamic Education, 1860 Montgomery Avenue, Villanova PA 19085