Happy
Eid al-Adha!
From
Assemblymember
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
I wish a happy Eid al-Adha to all those who celebrate! The celebration of Eid-al-Adha is to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to Allah and his readiness to sacrifice his son, Ismail1. Eid-al-Adha, follows the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, at the time of Qurbani (sacrifice). One of two largest celebrated Muslim holidays, Eid al-Adha following prayer is also a festive time where families and friends come together to feast, exchange gifts and enjoy time with one another2.

Eid Mubarak!

1) https://www.muslimaid.org/media-centre/blog/what-is-eid-ul-adha/
2) https://www.britannica.com/topic/Eid-al-Adha
Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn represents the 42nd Assembly District in Brooklyn covering Ditmas Park, Flatbush, East Flatbush and Midwood. She is currently the Chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs), Chair of the Task Force on Women's Issues, and serves on the following committees: Housing, Government Operations, Education, Banks, Health, and Higher Education. She also sits on Governor Hochul's Domestic Violence Advisory Council and Mayor Adams MWBE Task Force.

As a current Assemblymember, District Leader, and Chair of Brooklyn Democratic Party, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn has been an outspoken advocate on issues concerning immigration, education, economic development, unemployment, education reform, health care access, senior citizen centers, affordable housing, school safety, women's and LGBTQ rights, as well as other issues affecting the quality of life in the community.
  
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