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Montgomery County proclaims January Muslim American Heritage Month
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The Montgomery County Council issued a proclamation Jan. 14 recognizing Muslim American Heritage Month, highlighting local Muslim contributions, community services, and calls to report anti-Muslim hate. Community leaders urged continued outreach and named local organizations providing services.
The Montgomery County Council on Jan. 14 issued a proclamation recognizing January as Muslim American Heritage Month and invited community leaders to the dais to mark the observance.
The proclamation and brief remarks emphasized the size and diversity of Maryland’s Muslim community and urged residents and county agencies to report Islamophobia and investigate incidents of anti-Muslim bias. Council President read the proclamation and invited community leaders to speak before the council recessed for the day.
Saba Rashid, president of the Montgomery County Muslim Foundation, said Montgomery County is one of the most diverse counties in the nation and described local Muslim-led charitable work. "Our…
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