On Saturday, March 1, the Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, plans to host a “Welcome Ramadan” event to mark the beginning of the holy month for Muslim communities with the presentation of a Governor’s Proclamation to commemorate the occasion.
WHAT: ‘Welcome Ramadan’ Event
WHEN: Saturday, March 1, 2025, 11 a.m.
WHERE: CAIR Office in Maryland, 6120 Baltimore National Pike, Suite 2D, Baltimore, MD 21228
CONTACT: CAIR Maryland Outreach Coordinator Kimberly Syuardi, ksyuardi@cair.com, 202-850-9293
The holy month of Ramadan marks the revelation of the Qur’an, Islam’s revealed text. It is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar during which observant Muslims fast from break of dawn to sunset, abstaining from food, drink, smoking or intimate relations.
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, 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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