The Institute of Interfaith Dialog Representatives at Jackson, MS has visited the Mayor of Jackson Harvey Johnson, Jr.
at his office. They gave brief
information about IID and talked about Turkey trips.
Mayor Harvey Johnson, Jr. was invited to the office of Raindrop Turkish
House at Jackson.
Institute of Interfaith Dialog Little Rock branch has organized the Fifth Intercultural and Friendship Dialog Dinner on Thursday October 1, 2009 at Embassy Suites Hotel in Little Rock. Main sponsor of the event was IID along with the Gulen Institute. The program attracted participants from a variety of institutions including universities, faith groups, and civic organizations. More than 150 individuals enjoyed Turkish baklava, live American Folk music performed by Dr. Ed Hale and Dr. Julie Flinn and live Turkish music performed by Murat
Al. In addition, participants had a chance to listen to Dr. Art English who is a faculty at Political Science Department at UALR and Dr. Alp Aslandogan, IID President.
Institute of Interfaith Dialog (IID) El Paso chapter organized a Friendship and Dialog dinner with El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles and his staff.Delicious Turkish dishes served to guests. Sheriff Wiles expressed his gratitude to IID volunteers for warm welcoming and friendship. IID volunteers gave a presentation about Institute of Interfaith Dialog, Trips to Turkey , and importance of Interfaith Dialog. Good fellowship and lively conversation made the evening a success.
The Institute of Interfaith Dialog (IID) hosted Hinds County Sheriff Malcolm E. and Hinds County Police Department Heads and Police officers for Ramadan Iftar Dinner at Raindrop Turkish House. A representative from FBI and local Turkish-American families were also present at the program. Examples of the traditional Turkish cuisine prepared by volunteer Turkish-American Families were a “Turkish Delight” for the evening. The dinner was followed by a speech from Fatih Ozcan, Mississippi Represantative of IID, and Sheriff McMillan’s remarks.
The Institute of Interfaith Dialog (IID) hosted Hinds County Sheriff Malcolm E. and Hinds County Police Department Heads and Police officers for Ramadan Iftar Dinner at Raindrop Turkish House. A representative from FBI and local Turkish-American families were also present at the program. Examples of the traditional Turkish cuisine prepared by volunteer Turkish-American Families were a “Turkish Delight” for the evening. The dinner was followed by a speech from Fatih Ozcan, Mississippi Represantative of IID, and Sheriff McMillan’s remarks.
