Khan said the annual Pentagon celebration of Ramadan is very encouraging and supportive for Muslim soldiers. One guest who accompanied Khan from Fort Bragg echoed the chaplain's view. Boukassim Khalid of C Company, 1st Battalion, 321st Field Artillery, said the Iftar celebration gave him a chance to meet some fellow Muslims and discuss religious issues. Originally from Morocco, Khalid said he joined the military two years ago to earn education benefits. After Muslim service members said prayers and broke their day's fast with water and dates, Clark expressed his appreciation for their contribution to the nation's defense.
Diversity is part of our greatness.
Abdullah Hamza Al-Mubarak addresses fellow Muslim service members at the Pentagon's second annual Iftar celebration marking the Islam holy month of Ramadan.