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Muslim Democratic Caucus of Texas hosted its seventeenth annual iftar dinner

By: Raja Zahid A Khanazada 

Dallas:Muslim Democratic Caucus of Texas hosted its seventeenth annual iftar dinner which was attended by many community leaders and more than twenty elected and party officials. The event organizers expressed their solidarity with Democratic Party. The Caucus leadership talking on Ramadan and fasting said that Islam’s essential and central message is peace.

They said that the message of peace can best be represented by elected leadership. Texas house representative Terry Meza said that it is time that we start working without any prejudice and create an environment above any regard of race or gender. She said that the work Muslim Democratic Caucus is doing in raising awareness of political issues and platform is central to Democratic Party’s success and party leadership appreciate it. Representative Terry Meza criticized the divisive policies and rhetoric of federal government. Texas representative Anna Maria Ramos presented a proclamation from state of Texas to honor the month of Ramadan. In her address to the participants she said that the way Muslim community’s contribution to American progress is phenomenal. She said that we are all together in making our society more harmonious productive and respectful to all its members. Dallas City Councilman and Mayoral candidate Scott Griggs also addressed the gathering with his vision of improvement in city of Dallas and its infrastructure. Imam Umar Suleman presented the key note speech where he talked about the need of Muslims to be participant in all levels of politics

More than a dozen candidates for offices from Supreme Court judgeship to local city council were among participants of a large gathering. Muslim Caucus President Melissa Walker welcomed the participant where Amir Rahman conducted the program as Master of Ceremony

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