By COCOY SEXCION
ALABEL, Sarangani (August 26, 2011) - Muslim employees, Muslim leaders from SOCSARGEN and provincial officials gathered for the 3rd Grand Iftar celebration Thursday (August 25) at the Capitol gymnasium.
The provincial Grand Iftar was organized by provincial Muslim employees in partnership with the provincial government said Jocelyn Lambac-Kanda, one of the organizers. “We are conducting it during the last week of the month of Ramadhan,” she added.
Iftar refers to the evening meal when Muslims break their fast during the Islamic month of Ramadhan. It is one of the religious observances of Ramadhan and is often done as a community, with Muslims gathering to break their fast together.
“We in Sarangani are very particular about highlighting our cultural practices especially extending a hand in cultural sensitivity,” Governor Migs Dominguez said in his inspirational speech.
He said Ramadhan “is a time for us to reflect, a time for us to thank our Lord, our God, our Allah for the blessings he has bestowed on us. It is also time for us to look at our families and thank them for always being around especially in times of need.”
“Being your father of the province and you as my family, I thank you also for always being around me,” he concluded.
Meanwhile, Sittiehawa Morohamsalic, human resource management officer of the province, said that the celebration of Iftar clearly shows that there are no biases or cultural discrimination happening inside the Capitol as she presented the 150 Muslim employees of the province.
“From department heads down to rank and file and almost all departments have Muslim employees. As long as you are qualified, you will be hired regardless of tribe,” Morohamsalic said.
On the other hand, Alimudin Hassan Al Hadj, of Rajah Muda, Royal House of Sugoda Buayan, expressed his thanks and appreciation to the provincial government for hosting the event. “It just proves your full concern in Muslim welfare,” he said. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
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