On Saturday, February 21, 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, February 21, 2025, 2 p.m.
WHERE: Press can request the address of the event by emailing CAIR National Communications Manager Ismail Allison at iallison@cair.com
CONTACT: CAIR Maryland Intern Saad Ijaz, (410) 699-6766, mdoutreach@cair.com
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’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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