The inaugural meeting was successful and is the beginning of a promising and fruitful relationship with the new Archbishop. He has graciously committed to attending the Annual CIOGC Catholic-Muslim Iftar in continuation of the tradition between the Archdiocese and CIOGC. Furthermore, future collaborations on being proactive with joint statements against hate-speech as well as addressing immigration issues are forthcoming. A more substantive meeting is planned for next April.
Dr. Mohammed Kaiseruddin, CIOGC Chair, Talat Othman, Dr. Shakir Moiddudin and Azam Nizamuddin, CIOGC Interfaith Committee Co-Chairs, Tabassum Haleem, CIOGC Executive Director and Reem Hobeldin, CIOGC Programs and Graphics Manager attended.