‘I won’t take that for granted anymore,’ says Rashida Tlaib

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‘I won’t take that for granted anymore,’ says Rashida Tlaib

Lawmakers discuss how the pandemic has changed their Ramadan

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By Jinitzail Hernández

Posted May 13, 2020 at 2:48pm

Reps. Rashida Tlaib and André Carson joined former Rep. Keith Ellison for a virtual Iftar hosted by civil rights group Muslim Advocates on Tuesday night.

Iftar is the main meal that breaks fasting for Muslims during the month of Ramadan.

The lawmakers spoke about how the pandemic has affected their holy month.

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