NUSACC Hosts Fifth Annual Iftar Dinner in Washington, DC
Press release: The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC)
The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) this week hosted its fifth annual Ramadan Iftar celebration in honor of the Arab diplomatic community and the League of Arab States. Over 200 leaders of numerous faiths attended the high-profile gathering held at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in downtown Washington DC. Attendees included business leaders and senior U.S. and Arab government officials, including Chiefs of Mission from Bahrain, Iraq, Lebanon, Oman, Somalia, Yemen, and the League of Arab States.
Breaking the fast (Iftar) during Ramadan is a traditional event celebrated daily by more than 1.7 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 the underprivileged.
“In the spirit of Ramadan, let us count our blessings,” said David Hamod, President & CEO of NUSACC. “The Holy Month gives us an opportunity to celebrate what is good in the world, but it also encourages us to tackle challenges in order to make the world a better place.”
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