Anila Ali represented the American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) at the State Department reception of Eid Al Fitr where she met with the secretary of State Mr. Antony Blinken. The State Department brought together civic leaders, diplomats, and distinguished members of the Muslim community to celebrate Eid.
America is a country where everyone is free to practice their religion. It is so important for Muslim Americans to see government officials, recognizing Eid Al Fitr and holidays of all faith traditions.
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The American Muslim & Multifaith Empowerment Council (AMMWEC), Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), and the Mukhayriq Initiative hosted faith leaders from all backgrounds to our annual iftar.
Iftar is the meal Muslims around the world have to break their fast during Ramadan. Ramadan is a time of peace a reflection, a time to open our hearts to people from different faiths. Watch our Muslim-Jewish Interfaith Iftar here to hear from faith leaders from different backgrounds as well as honorable members of Congress.