Ambassador Krol Hosts Annual Iftar Dinner

07/22/2013

Ambassador Krol hosts annual iftar dinner. (U.S. Embassy photo)

On July 18, Ambassador Krol hosted at his residence for a third consecutive year a traditional Iftar dinner to break the fast during Ramadan. His guests this year included government and religious officials, the Malaysian and Indonesian ambassadors, also joined the guest of honor, visiting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Jane Zimmerman, at the event.
In his brief remarks to those in attendance, the Ambassador highlighted President Obama’s Ramadan message and stressed that “all our peoples share a common interest in promoting religious tolerance, stability, and prosperity in our countries and in the world. As we break the fast together tonight we should reflect on the greatness of God and the teachings of the Prophet that encourage all people to live in peace and harmony.”

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