US-Arab Chamber Hosts Iftar Dinner in Honor of the Muslim and Arab Community in Houston, Texas

posted on: Jul 26, 2014

The National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) held its first-ever Ramadan Iftar event honoring the Muslim and Arab community of the Greater Houston region. Over 150 Houstonians of multiple faiths and cultures came together to share the Iftar dinner at the Arab American Cultural Center in Houston.

“Hosting such a diverse group of people and sharing a meal together highlights the diversity the City of Houston enjoys,” said Jamal Bafagih, Director of NUSACC’s office in Houston. “NUSACC places great importance on holding Iftar events around the country each year, to provide its members from both the U.S. and the MENA the opportunity to understand and know more about each other’s cultures, and to develop trust that helps form stronger business and economic partnerships.

Breaking the fast (Iftar) during Ramadan is a traditional event celebrated daily by more than a billion Muslims around the globe. Ramadan is a holy month of spiritual cleansing in which adherents of Islam rededicate themselves to God, worship, and reading the Quran, Islam’s holiest book. The month-long period is marked by fasting, personal sacrifice, self-discipline, and increased generosity, especially toward those who are less privileged.

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