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How Do Americans Observe Ramadan?
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Date: Friday, 05 October 2007
Time: 9:00 a.m. EDT (1300 GMT)
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Muslims in the United States and around the globe continue their observances of Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer and contemplation. On October 5 at 9:00 a.m. EDT (1300 GMT), please join Imam Mohamad Bashar Arafat for a discussion of ways in which Muslim communities in Baltimore, Maryland, and elsewhere are celebrating Ramadan and sharing this experience with people of other faiths.
Guest Biography: Dr. Mohamad Bashar Arafat was born and raised in Damascus, Syria. In January 2005, he began conducting programs on inter-religious dialogue, integration and "Islam in America" through the State Department’s International Speakers Program. In 1999, he was awarded a Ph.D. in philosophy and theology from Trinity College and University. He is the president of the Islamic Affairs Council of Maryland and also the founder and president of Civilizations Exchange and Cooperation Foundation, which is dedicated to bringing people together in an environment where dialogue and exchange can effectively support the creation of a better world that encourages peace, love and understanding.
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