On December 4th, Dr. Condoleezza Rice attended an Iftar diner at KARAMAH headquarters along with more than sixty women representing a variety of ethnic backgrounds and affiliations. Soon after the breaking of the fast, Imamah Sanaa’ Affandi of KARAMAH led the maghreb (early evening) prayer. This public prayer was very significant because an imamah (a female imam) led the praying women. The event was recorded in full by the media.

After prayer, Irfana Anwer, Executive Director of the Washington, DC branch of KARAMAH, gave a welcoming speech in which she discussed some of the organization’s activities.

After dinner, Faiza El-Hibri, a young Muslim girl, read verses from the Qur’an. These were followed by remarks by Dr. al-Hibri and Dr. Rice. Thereafter, Dr. Rice mingled with the attendees, asking them questions, answering their inquiries and getting to know them. Before departure, Dr. Rice promised to return for another event at KARAMAH where substantive issues could be discussed.