Navy Muslim Chaplain to Help Lead White House Iftar Dinner Print E-mail
Wednesday, 03 October 2007
Original Source: Armed Forces Press Service

Navy Muslim Chaplain to Help Lead White House Iftar DinnerBy Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2007 – When Muslim U.S. servicemembers join other Muslim-American citizens and representatives of Washington’s diplomatic community at an iftar dinner tonight at the White House, one of just 10 Muslim chaplains serving in the U.S. military will have the honors of administering the call to prayer and leading prayers.

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Navy Lt. Cmdr. Abuhena M. Saifulislam will lead the call to prayer at a White House iftar dinner Oct. 4, 2007, hosted by President Bush to commemorate the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Photo by Donna Miles
  

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