[wanabidii] Press Releases: Secretary of State John Kerry to Host Eid al-Adha Reception

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Secretary of State John Kerry to Host Eid al-Adha Reception 10/15/2014 06:23 PM EDT Secretary of State John Kerry to Host Eid al-Adha Reception Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 15, 2014 Secretary of State John Kerry will host an Eid reception to mark the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage on Thursday, October 16, at 6 p.m., in the Delegates Lounge at the U.S. Department of State. Eid al-Adha, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” celebrates the end of the Hajj pilgrimage, which nearly two million Muslims from across the globe perform each year. It is also a time when Muslims commemorate Abraham’s readiness to sacrifice his son by distributing food and basic needs to those less fortunate. At this event, Secretary Kerry will highlight State Department’s commitment to Muslim communities around the world on issues of mutual interest and in support of shared goals. Secretary Kerry will deliver remarks at approximately 6:00 p.m. Video coverage of the remarks will be pooled press. The remarks will be streamed live on ww.state.gov Final Access time for writers and still photographers is 5:15 p.m. from the C Street entrance. PRESS CONTACTS: Department of State Office of Press Relations (202) 647-2492 Media representatives may attend this briefing upon prsentation of one of the following: (1) a U.S. Government-issued identification card (Department of State, White House, Congress, Department of Defense, or Foreign Press Center), (2) a media-issued photo identification card, or (3) a letter from their employer on letterhead verifying their employment as a journalist accompanied by an official photo identification (driver’s license or passport). The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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