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Human Relations Commission backs Palo Alto community Ramadan Iftar; support passes unanimously
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The Palo Alto Human Relations Commission voted Feb. 28 to officially support the city's annual community Ramadan Iftar following public comment from event organizers and a short discussion on civic participation rules.
The Palo Alto Human Relations Commission voted unanimously Feb. 28 to support the Palo Alto Annual Community Ramadan Iftar dinner after hearing from event organizers during the meeting's public-comment portion.
Organizers described the Iftar as a family-friendly gathering that aims to help Muslim residents and their children feel included in the community and to foster interfaith understanding. "At its heart, the iftar is about sharing a meal, learning about Ramadan, and experiencing the joy of breaking fast together at sunset," said Uzma, one of the speakers who identified herself as representing the event.
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