Camp Pendleton hosts Islamic celebration, promotes cultural awareness
September 3, 2010 — As the sun sets over the hills of Camp Pendleton, Aug. 31, a feast known as an iftar, was enjoyed by base’s Muslim community in celebration of Ramadan, a sacred time of the year for Islam.The South Mesa Chapel was the site of the iftar. It was hosted by Camp Pendleton’s Islamic chaplain, Navy Lt. j.g. Asif I. Balbale. He is one of five Islamic MORE
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