Wayne County Commissioners Tuesday, April 12, declared April as Arab American Heritage Month in the county, unanimously approving a resolution sponsored by Commissioners Sam Baydoun (D-Dearborn) and Al Haidous (D-Wayne).
“It is more important than ever that we recognize the many contributions Arab Americans have made to our county and our nation,” Commissioner Baydoun said. Commissioners also recognized the county’s Muslim residents during the holy month of Ramadan in a companion resolution also sponsored by Commissioners Baydoun and Haidous.
In declaring April as Arab American Heritage Month, commissioners state that, “Since Arab Americans began immigrating to the United States late in the 1800s, they have been making valuable contributions to every aspect of American society, including medicine, law, business, education, civic engagement and military service, arts and culture and literature.” In recognizing the holy month of Ramadan, commissioners stated that, “Now more than ever, it is important to recognize that Islam stands for peace, justice, family and community and acknowledge that our Muslim brothers and sisters are critical parts of the diverse fabric that make up the Wayne County multicultural community.”
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