This evening, the President will continue a White House tradition of hosting an Iftar celebrating Ramadan in the State Dining Room. This is the second Iftar hosted by the President. The Iftar is the meal that breaks the day of fasting, when Muslim families and communities eat together after sunset.
COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Ms. Saleha Abedin
Mr. Ahmed Ahmed
Dr. Akbar Ahmed, American University
Mrs. Anila Ali, Council of Pakistan American Affairs
Mr. Bill Aossey, Midamar Corporation
Mrs. Fatema Bayat
Mr. Salam Al Marayati, Muslim Public Affairs Council
Rev. Chloe Breyer, Interfaith Center of New York
Mr. Hasan Chandoo, Oppenheimer & Co.
Ms. Sarah Darwish
Dr. Mahmoud Eboo, Aga Khan Council of the United States
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2010/08/13/expected-attendees-white-house-iftar-dinner
President’s speech
As President of the United States, i am delighted to learn President Obama hosted the Iftar twice in the White House State Dining Room. Am proud to have read this article, and was most delighted when President Obama was elected as President. Best Wishes
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