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Imam Refai Arefin`s Remarks at the 2025 Reunion Iftar | Rumi Forum
Rumi ForumOn March 25, 2025, the Rumi Forum hosted its annual Reunion Iftar at the Friends Meeting of Washington—a special evening to reconnect with friends and colleagues in the spirit of Ramadan. Guests gathered to break bread, engage in meaningful conversations, and strengthen bonds of fellowship and dialogue. We are grateful to all who joined us in celebrating community, understanding, and shared commitment to peace. One of our distinguished speakers was Imam Refai Arefin. He is the Imam at the Islamic Community Center of Potomac and was the former Imam of the Islamic Association of Greater HartfordRead moreShow less
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On March 25, 2025, the Rumi Forum hosted its annual Reunion Iftar at the Friends Meeting of Washington—a special evening to reconnect with friends and colleagues in the spirit of Ramadan. Guests gathered to break bread, engage in meaningful conversations, and strengthen bonds of fellowship and dialogue. We are grateful to all who joined us in celebrating community, understanding, and shared commitment to peace.
One of our distinguished speakers was Imam Refai Arefin. He is the Imam at the Islamic Community Center of Potomac and was the former Imam of the Islamic Association of Greater Hartford, CT, for 8 years. He also served as Deputy Chaplain of the Connecticut State Legislature and Board Member at the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut. Studied Islamic law and sharia with exposure to Al-Azhar University (Cairo), Al-Balqaa’ University (Amman), and scholars in Fez and Damascus. He leads Sunday School and oversees interfaith, youth, young professionals, seniors, and sisters’ programs. He is a practicing attorney at the Law Office of Refai Arefin LLC and a former attorney at the Law Offices of Gregory Allen P.C. His education includes studies at Brown University and Quinnipiac University.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rumiforum
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rumiforumDC
On March 25, 2025, the Rumi Forum hosted its annual Reunion Iftar at the Friends Meeting of Washington—a special evening to reconnect with friends and colleagues in the spirit of Ramadan. Guests gathered to break bread, engage in meaningful conversations, and strengthen bonds of fellowship and dialogue. We are grateful to all who joined us in celebrating community, understanding, and shared commitment to peace.
One of our distinguished speakers was Imam Refai Arefin. He is the Imam at the Islamic Community Center of Potomac and was the former Imam of the Islamic Association of Greater Hartford, CT, for 8 years. He also served as Deputy Chaplain of the Connecticut State Legislature and Board Member at the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut. Studied Islamic law and sharia with exposure to Al-Azhar University (Cairo), Al-Balqaa’ University (Amman), and scholars in Fez and Damascus. He leads Sunday School and oversees interfaith, youth, young professionals, seniors, and sisters’ programs. He is a practicing attorney at the Law Office of Refai Arefin LLC and a former attorney at the Law Offices of Gregory Allen P.C. His education includes studies at Brown University and Quinnipiac University.
