[custom_adv] Turkish Detective Ali Hammutoglu recites Holy Quran after U.S National Anthem within an iftar (fast-breaking) dinner with Muslim society members and other religions' representatives during the holy month of Ramadan in New York, United States on May 21, 2019. ( Atılgan Özdil - Anadolu Agency ) [custom_adv] NEW YORK, USA - MAY 21: New York Police Department (NYPD) Police Commissioner James P. O’neill makes a speech within an iftar (fast-breaking) dinner with Muslim society members and other religions' representatives during the holy month of Ramadan in New York, United States on May 21, 2019. ( Atılgan Özdil - Anadolu Agency ) [custom_adv] brooklyn Mayor Eric Adams makes a speech within an iftar (fast-breaking) dinner organised by New York Police Department (NYPD) with Muslim society members and other religions' representatives during the holy month of Ramadan in New York, United States on May 21, 2019. ( Atılgan Özdil - Anadolu Agency ) [custom_adv] New York Police Department (NYPD) Police Commissioner James P. O’neill makes a speech within an iftar (fast-breaking) dinner with Muslim society members and other religions' representatives during the holy month of Ramadan in New York, United States on May 21, 2019. ( Atılgan Özdil - Anadolu Agency )Muslim police officers of NYPD break their fast in New York Fotoğraf. [custom_adv] New York Police Department (NYPD) officers attend an iftar (fast-breaking) dinner with Muslim society members and other religions' representatives during the holy month of Ramadan in New York, United States on May 21, 2019. [custom_adv] New York Police Department (NYPD) officers attend an iftar (fast-breaking) dinner with Muslim society members and other religions' representatives during the holy month of Ramadan in New York, United States on May 21, 2019. [custom_adv] Chairman of Turkish Relief Organization Hasene, Nedim Sezgin (2nd R) poses for a photo after receiving an award due to his services within an iftar (fast-breaking) dinner organised by New York Police Department (NYPD) with Muslim society members and other religions' representatives during the holy month of Ramadan in New York, United States on May 21, 2019. [custom_adv] Victoria Police hosted its 13th Chief Commissioner’s Iftar Dinner on Wednesday night to commemorate Ramadan with representatives and leaders from Victoria’s Islamic community. [custom_adv] More than 150 people attended the event, including representatives from the Islamic Council of Victoria, the Victorian Board of Imams, Islamic Shia Council of Victoria, Benevolence Australia, United Muslims Sisters of Latrobe Valley, Rabbinical Council of Victoria and the Sikh Interfaith Council of Victoria. [custom_adv] Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton said he was proud to host his third Iftar Dinner which had a theme of ’social cohesion’.“The relationship between Victoria Police and the Islamic community is one that we value greatly – and it’s one that is continually strengthened,” CCP Ashton said. [custom_adv] “We are proud to serve a vibrant multicultural community and believe everyone has the right to live free from prejudice regardless of faith, background, age or gender. [custom_adv] “With the recent challenging events across the globe, it’s more important than ever that we focus on those things that unite us, as members of a rich and diverse Victorian community.” [custom_adv] The dinner, and numerous other Iftar dinners between local Islamic communities and Victoria Police members across the state, provided invaluable opportunities to share experiences and build understanding and respect.
