new York Mayor Eric Adams, traditionally organized every year iftar He continued his invitation this year. In the event held in Gracie Mansion, the Mayor of Manhattan, about 200 people from the Muslim community in the city came together.
Adams: “I was allowing the call to prayer in mosques in New York on Fridays”
At the iftar invitation, which was closed to the press, the call to prayer was read by the imam in the hall, and then the guests opened their fast. The guests who participated in the iftar made the evening prayer collectively. Speaking in the program, Mayor Adams emphasized his close relationship with the Muslim community and reminded that he was allowed to read the call to prayer in mosques in New York on Fridays.
“Fasting teaches people sacrifice”
Mayor Adams, said that the month of Ramadan means compassion, discipline and sacrifice, “Fasting throughout the day, teaching people what sacrifice is. Today, here, the leading names of Muslim society and law enforcement officers to share this atmosphere, as a community as a city and the country shows that we stand together.”
Turkish Restaurant prepared the iftar menu
The menu of the iftar dinner has been prepared by traditional Turkish cuisine, which has been operating in New York for many years. The owner of the restaurant said that the iftar invitations started with former Mayor Mike Bloomberg 18 years ago.
“There were only 30 people in our first year, now there are 200 guests”
The owner of the restaurant, “There were only 30 people in our first year, now we have more than 200 guests. Due to the quality of food every year we undertake this organization. Turkish food and culture to introduce the biggest priority for us,” he said. He also added that they distribute free food to those in need in New York every Wednesday evening and support all segments of the society.
“A real human lesson”
Mayor Adams in his speech, thanking the owner of the Turkish restaurant, “Not only cooks, serves the society. He does not only read the Qur’an, but also lives. Sacroses continue every day of the year. This is a real human lesson,” he said.
Protest was held because Adams support Israel
On the other hand, Hundreds of Palestinian people organized a protest except for the building where Adams supports Israel. The demonstrators gathered in front of the mayor’s house, reacted to Adams’ policies and shouted slogans. Police took extensive security measures around the Mayor’s house. Some protesters were removed from the front of the building, while others reacted to the representatives of Muslim community participating in the dinner.
(UAV)
