(WASHINGTON, D.C., 05/23/18) -The US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO); the largest coalition of national, regional, and local Muslim organizations; held its Ramadan Iftar (Dinner) on Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 at the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Washington, DC. The room was packed with elected and government officials, foreign diplomats, interfaith and community leaders. Keynote speaker was Mr. Robert Malley, President of International Crisis Group, former special assistant and senior adviser to President Obama and President Clinton. At the event, Congresswoman Judy Chu was recognized and presented with the leadership award for introducing H. Res.869 which recognizes American Muslims’ history and contributions to our Nation.
“Congresswoman Chu’s introduction of this resolution is a historic recognition of American Muslims during times of heavy pressure on the community. We are thankful for her leadership and support” said USCMO Secretary General Oussama Jammal.
The Iftar ( breaking of the fast) dinner was a vibrant success, bringing communities and officials from across the Nation together to build relationships and mutual understandings over good food and in the spirit of Ramadan.
