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Islamic Center’s interfaith celebration of Ramadan

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THE ISLAMIC CENTER OF PITTSBURGH YOUTH CHOIR
THE ISLAMIC CENTER OF PITTSBURGH YOUTH CHOIR

The Islamic Center of Pittsburgh cordially invited all to its annual Ramadan Interfaith Banquet to enjoy the Ramadan tradition while celebrating the outstanding Pittsburghers who are helping to cultivate compassion and respect in the fields of medicine, interfaith relations, museum programming and business networking.
The Humanity Day Honoree recipients were: Dr. Cristiana Bertocchi, Doctors Without Borders; Karen Hochberg, director, Pittsburgh Area Jewish Committee; Kathleen Hower, CEO, Pittsburgh Global Links; Rufus Idris​, executive director, Christian ​Evangelistic ​Economic Development; Cecile Shellman, diversity catalyst, Carnegie Museum: and Andy Pugh, director of operations, Sierra Leona Ebola clinic, Save the Children. A Middle Eastern buffet in observance of breaking the Ramadan fast followed the program.
AWARDEES—The Islamic Center of Pittsburgh cordially invited all to its annual Ramadan Interfaith Banquet to enjoy the Ramadan tradition while celebrating the outstanding Pittsburghers who are helping to cultivate compassion and respect in the fields of medicine, interfaith relations, museum programming and business networking. The Humanity Day Honoree recipients were: Dr. Cristiana Bertocchi, Doctors Without Borders; Karen Hochberg, director, Pittsburgh Area Jewish Committee; Kathleen Hower, CEO, Pittsburgh Global Links; Rufus Idris​, executive director, Christian ​Evangelistic ​Economic Development; Cecile Shellman, diversity catalyst, Carnegie Museum: and Andy Pugh, director of operations, Sierra Leona Ebola clinic, Save the Children. A Middle Eastern buffet in observance of breaking the Ramadan fast followed the program. Pictured above are honorees with ICP’s Julie Webb. From left: Julie Webb, Karen Hochberg, Kathleen Hower, Cecile Shellman, Dr. Cristiana Bertocchi, Kristen Mertz, wife of Andy Pugh who was not able to attend, and Rufus Idris​. (Photos by J L. Martello)
AWARDEES—Pictured are honorees with ICP’s Julie Webb. From left: Julie Webb, Karen Hochberg, Kathleen Hower, Cecile Shellman, Dr. Cristiana Bertocchi, Kristen Mertz, wife of Andy Pugh who was not able to attend, and Rufus Idris​. (Photos by J L. Martello)

JULIE WEBB Mistress of Ceremonies
JULIE WEBB
Mistress of Ceremonies

IMAM HAMZA PEREZ giving the invocation and opening words.
IMAM HAMZA PEREZ giving the invocation and opening words.

AHMAD MOORE Board of Directors
AHMAD MOORE
Board of Directors

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