Happy Labor Day!
The United Maryland Muslim Council would like to wish its readers a Happy and safe Labor Day.
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to American workers' social and economic achievements. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to our country's strength, prosperity, and well-being.
Brief History: The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed during 1885 and 1886. In 1894, Grover Cleveland made Labor Day a federal holiday after a failed attempt to break up a railroad strike. The Labor Day celebration's character has changed in recent years. The vital force of labor added materially to the highest standard of living and the greatest production the world has ever known and has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation's strength, freedom, and leadership — the American worker.
Labor Day Parade in New York's Union Square in 1882.
Sincerely,
Zia Ashraf, President
United Maryland Muslim Council
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Our Mission
United Maryland Muslim Council (UMMC) is a registered non-profit charity organization dedicated to promoting the interest and involvement of Muslims in the State of Maryland. UMMC is committed to supporting, sponsoring, and participating in activities of the common interest of Muslims and the citizens of Maryland.
Executive Council
Zia Ashraf - President
Raees Khan - Vice President
Zunaira Awan - Secretary
Malik Gulbaz- Treasurer
Board of Directors
Dr. Shahid Rafiq- Chairman
Aamir Iqbal
Rizwan Siddiqi
Hesam Aghdami
Mubariz Razvi
Rizwan Khalil
Shahan Rizvi
Syed Haque
Navaid Baqai
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