LOS ANGELES, United States: The 2nd Annual Interfaith-Civic Ramadan Iftar was arranged by Islamic Educational Center of Orange County (IECOC). Religious and civic leaders from the Los Angeles and Orange County communities joined together with Muslims in the Ramadan iftar (the breaking of the fast meal).

Respected guest, Lt. Clay Epperson from the Costa Mesa Police Department had fasted for the day in honor of recognizing the importance of Ramadan and to have a better understanding of what Muslims experience during the fast.

Each invited religious dignitary spoke about the importance of the interfaith community in working together for mutual cooperation, respect, and understanding.

IECOC was honored to have the following leaders share with it the significance of the Holy Month:
- Sheikh Sadullah Khan, Religious Director at the Islamic Center of Irvine
- Chief Christopher Shawkey and wife, Mrs. Pamela Shawkey, Costa Mesa Police
- Lt. Clay Epperson, Costa Mesa Police Department
- Prof. Hamid Mavani, Professor of Islamic Studies, Claremont University
- Sherrel Johnson, Assistant to Director & Community Relations Manager for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)
- Rev. Rafael Luevano, Ph.D., Ecumenical Officer at the Diocese of Orange
- Father Alexei Smith, Director of Ecumenical & Inter-religious Affairs, Archdiocese of Los Angeles
- Mr. Greg Kelley, Director of Adult Education from the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
- Mrs. Jaimie Day and Mr. Rowland Day, Director of Interfaith Relations from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Rev. Sarah Halverson, from the Fairview Community Church, in Costa Mesa
- Rev. Wilfredo Benitez, St. Anselm of Canterbury
- Mrs. Susan Munsell, Family Federation for World Peace
- Mr. Mark Munsell, Family Federation for World Peace
- Mrs. Claire Munsell, Family Federation for World Peace
- Fr. Al Baca, Director of Ecumenical & Interreligious Affairs, Archdiocese of Orange

- Mr. Mike Shulkin, Board of Trustee, Congregation Sharhamalot        

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