| Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC October 4, 2007 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to Host Iftaar DinnerSecretary of State Condoleezza Rice will host an Iftaar dinner to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan on Friday, October 5, 2007, at 6:45 p.m., in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
The month of Ramadan is a time devoted to worship, contemplation, charity, and fellowship, observed with a daily fast. At the end of each day, Muslims traditionally break the fast with a meal known as Iftaar. This Iftaar is a chance to celebrate Ramadan, which commemorates the revelation of the Koran to the Prophet Mohammed, and to engage in reflection, generosity, and compassion – important aspects of Islam. Secretary Rice will make remarks at approximately 7:15 p.m. The remarks are open to press coverage for writers and pool press coverage for cameras and stills. Pre-set time for cameras: 5:00 p.m. at the C Street entrance Pick up time for Muslim press breaking the fast: 6:20 p.m. at the C Street entrance Pick up time for writers and stills: 6:30 p.m. at the C Street entrance Final access time for all press: 6:45 p.m. at the C Street entrance Media representatives may attend this briefing upon presentation of one of the following: (1) a U.S. Government-issued identification card (Department of State, White House, Congress, Department of Defense, or Foreign Press Center), (2) a media-issued photo identification card, or (3) a letter from their employer on letterhead verifying their employment as a journalist, accompanied by an official photo identification (driver’s license or passport). 2007/847 |
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