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Interfaith Leaders, Officials and Community Display Unity at Mayor's Iftar Brings us together SPECIAL EDITION - Ramadan - June 10, 2017 www.arabamericannews.com Interfaith leaders, officials and community display unity at mayor's iftar Iftar participants Dearborn Mayor Jack O'Reilly Publisher Osama Siblani g By Hassan Khalifeh its greatest assets and work force reflects "No one is isolated," he said. "No one goes appearing Islamicized. The Arab American News the diversity of its constituents, especially to places where they become separate from "We have to be the change agent," Dara- to young talents who often choose to work the whole community." ny told The AANews. "It's our job as elected DEARBORN — Elected officials, candi- in other states because of high car insurance He added that the root of extremism comes officials and community leaders to make ev- dates, community members and organization rates. from the feeling of being unwelcome. erybody outside of Dearborn aware of what and religious leaders of different faiths broke He suggested that the city collaborate with great of a community we have." bread together at an iftar dinner hosted by Ford Motor Company, AAA and Detroit, The secret to eliminating the barriers? Police Chief Ron Haddad said he attended Mayor Jack O'Reilly at Byblos Banquet Hall among others, to seek a solution with the leg- the iftar because it showcases the unity and on Wednesday, June 7. islators in Lansing. The mayor invited others around the world to goodwill in the community, as well as pro- The dinner's standing-room-only atten- "Dearborn is going through a rebirth and look at the figures sitting at the same tables viding an opportunity to "pause and reflect on dance was a testament to solidarity amid the the Ford mega investment is leading the way that night, and to look upon the communi- what's good about human beings." g trying times facing immigrant and minority to brighter and better future," he said. "We ty's religious leaders of all faiths who, "pray communities, especially after the mayor re- as a community shouldn't be left out of this together and work together for a common vived the iftar dinner after a four-year hiatus. incredible venture." cause" while celebrating and recognizing The committee members who The AANews Publisher Osama Siblani, As he took to the stage, O’Reilly agreed each other as important parts of their com- organized the iftar are: who emceed the dinner, said the event's re- with Siblani on the need to curb high auto in- munities. sumption comes at a time when well-funded surance rates, but said that the issue affects "They're some of the greatest assets we and organized Islamophobic networks and neighboring cities like Detroit, which the have in our community – because they get 1- Mark Guido, policies threaten the community. system considers as one and the same in de- it," he said. Mayor's chief of staff "That is why it is extremely important that termining the profile of risk. Judge Gene Hunt of the 19th District Court we come together in Dearborn," he said. "To O'Reilly echoed the Dearborn commu- commended the mayor for hosting the dinner 2. Beverly Hurley, give an example of tolerance, diversity and nity's ability to unify amid charged rhetoric and said he attended the event to be among mayor's assistant understanding that produces harmony and against immigrants and Muslims – starting friends and to support a righteous cause. 3- Businessman Chaker Aoun success— especially after the Trump admin- with the perfect example of the iftar dinner "It's important that the mayor show unity istration abruptly cancelled a 20-year tradi- he hosted that evening. amongst everybody in the city," he told The 4- Hala Hamdan, city employee tion of holding an Iftar for Ramadan at the He shared a story from earlier that day, AANews. "We're all friends; we're all Dear- 5- Ibrahim Dabaja, State Department and the White House." when a group from students from Germany bornites and we should watch each other's mayor's assistant Siblani asked the audience and others spoke to the mayor about how they overcome backs, eat together, play together – there's worldwide to marvel at the gathering's rarity immigration and assimilation challenges. nothing that should separate us." 6. Businessman Kamal Turfah and recognize the true image of Dearborn — "One of the differences when I look at the Former Democratic State Rep. George 7. Businessman Kayed Bazzi not what is regularly falsely perpetuated by European models and I look at us, is that ev- Darany praised the diversity and multi- the mainstream media. erybody that comes to Dearborn is invited to faith presence at the dinner. He also 8. Attorney Rola Aoun Siblani urged the community's organiza- be part of everything that goes on in Dear- praised the mayor for putting on the gath- 9. Attorney Hassan Kayed Bazzi tions and government leadership to ensure born," he told the students. ering, while many attack the city for British food bank serves supper of food waste during Ramadan LONDON — The month of Ramadan is Mohammed Sadiq Mamdani, founder and di- chicken coop, greenhouse, teepee tent where usually associated with fasting, as Mus- rector of Sufra. "For many people it's the last children take horticulture classes and rows lims around the world abstain from eating resort when they come to Sufra, we want to of vegetables and herbs, including mint — from dawn to dusk to focus on their spiritual transform that into a new journey, a new op- which features in the evening's pea and mint self-discipline. portunity." soup starter. This year, a community food bank and The number of people using Britain's food Sufra runs with the help of 96 volunteers, kitchen in London wants to use the holy banks, which provide emergency food sup- and a handful weave between children and month to highlight the issue of both food plies to poor families in need, rose in 2016 grandmothers serving chocolate meringue shortages and food waste in Britain. amid government austerity cuts. any item spoiled or squandered along the sup- roulade made with ingredients from Thorn- The food bank — Sufra NW London — Last year Sufra supported more than 3,700 ply chain before it is consumed, ranging from tons Chocolatier and fresh fruit donated by hosted an interfaith Iftar meal, inviting Jewish people, sourcing unused but edible food from browning bananas to misshaped vegetables or Marks & Spencer for dessert. and Christian faith leaders to join around 100 large supermarkets as well as local bakers and perishable baked goods. "It's fun," said 17-year-old Fatima Khawa- people from the local community in a three- through personal donations. Behind the food bank, facing a social ja, who is responsible for plating and serving course dinner, made entirely from food waste. According to the U.N. Food and Agricul- housing estate, is an "edible garden", a recent- food to guests. "You get to know people from "People come to us in absolute crisis," said ture Organization (FAO), food waste includes ly cleared fly-tipping site that now boasts a the community, it's just really nice." g 02 Special Edition - Ramadan 2017 03 ﻣﻠﺤﻖ ﺧﺎص - رﻣﻀﺎن 2017 Muslim comedian shares six things not to say to those fasting n 2015, British Muslim stand-up co- 2. "Is it okay to eat in front of you?" month, which are very good for median Bilal Zafar wrote an article for you," he wrote. "However, The Independent called "Six things "Of course it is. One of the main principles we tend to cancel a lot of Iyou shouldn't say to someone fasting for of fasting is discipline and I would prefer if this out, because as soon Ramadan." you just spent your day normally and didn't as the sun begins to set "I have been fasting during the month worry about me." and we hear the call to of Ramadan every year since I was about prayer begin, we are like- 8-years-old and the experience has been 3. "Why do you do it to yourself? ly to eat as many delicious fried foods as changing for me in many ways, teach- Isn't it bad for you?" possible and continue to snack at every ing me a lot about discipline, and what possible opportunity until the following it means to be less fortunate," Zafar To that question, Zafar replies with, "Why sunrise. That may just be my routine, wrote. do you have to talk about it so negatively?" though." He said the days during Ramadan have He said it's not a form of punishment, but gotten longer over the years, but non-Mus- rather a life changing month of spiritually 5. "Eat some of this, no one will know." lims' reactions haven't changed. and positivity. Zafar shared the remarks non-Muslims Zafar said that comment shows that shouldn't say: 4. "Must be a great way to get in shape!" the person completely missed the pur- 6. "You must be really hungry!" pose of this month, explaining that it is 1. "So you don't eat or drink Zafar said there's evidence that supports to learn self-discipline, to strengthen He advised non-Muslims to act normally anything at all for 30 days?" that claim, as fasting improves brain func- spirituality, to be grateful for God's gifts around their fasting Muslim friends. tion and the immune system, normalizes to the world, to "reflect on the value of "If you still find the entire concept too dif- The comedian said he would clearly be insulin sensitivity, helps to cure addiction charity… and give thanks for the Qur'an, ficult to comprehend, remember that it only dead if that's what he was doing and that and aids with weight loss.
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