BP Diaz Hosts Annual Ramadan Iftar Celebration

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Published on May 28, 2019, 11:46 am
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On Thursday, May 23, 2019, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. hosted the borough’s annual Ramadan Iftar Dinner, in partnership with the borough’s Muslim community. The event took place in the Veterans’ Memorial Hall of the Bronx County Building.

This year’s honorees were Alhassan Susso, 2019 New York State Teacher of the Year; Saadatu Mamah-Trawill, community activist and leader of African Communities Together (ACT); and Yahay Obeid, member of Bronx Community Board #11.

BP Diaz Hosts Annual Ramadan Iftar Celebration

The event was co-sponsored by United Health Care Management and the Council of Peoples Organizations.

“The holy month of Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection and piety and it is with deep solidarity and respect that we host this event to break the fast with the Muslim community in Bronx,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

More photos of the event could be viewed here.

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