2011 Iftar at the Pentagon

The Pentagon held its annual Iftar on August 17, 2011, Wednesday night. Close to two hundred Muslims from the military and civil service attended. Iftars are evening meals when Muslims break fast together after sunset during the month of Ramadan.

US Army Lieutenant Colonel Chaplain Abdul-Rasheed Muhammad (pictured left) emceed the event. Imam Talib Sharif (pictured left), a retired Chief Master Sergeant in the US Air Force was awarded a plaque and flag for his service in the military. Imam Talib is currently the 4th Resident Imam for the historic Masjid Muhammad in Washington, DC. Representing ISNA were President Imam Magid, and Secretary General, Safaa Zarzour (pictured above). The theme focused on the achievements and accomplishments of Muslim Americans in the military.

Also in attendance was the mother of Corporal Kareem Rashad Sultan Khan, a US Army Specialist, who died in Operation Iraqi Freedom on August 6, 2007 in Baqouba, Iraq.

This event followed the White House Iftar that was held the previous week, and was hosted for the third time by President Barack Obama. ISNA President Imam Mohamed Magid attended the iftar and was very pleased with the focus of President Obama’s address. He focused his discussion on the spirit of Ramadan and how our nation can grow stronger together.

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