In it's first year of foundation MARTI, to accomplish his mission of bridging cultures organised the firsts of “MARTI Annual Iftaar Dinners”. The Programme started at 6.00 PM in “Renaissence Harborplace Hotel”.

The United States Senator Barbara Mukulski conveyed her apologies for not being able to join us with a letter and we were together that evening with The Senate of Maryland Senator Delores G.Kelley, Honorary Consul General to U.S. , Prof.Dr. Cenap KIRATLI and around 50 other guests.

The Dinner started after calling out the azaan and there was a slide show projecting Turkey.

After the dinner ayats from Qur'an were read, MARTI (Mariland American Turkish Inhabitants) was introduced to our guests and the programme ended with a speach on “Ramadan and Turkey” by Mr. Onural.

That night our guests had the opportunity to learn more about Turkey and Turkish Culture. Everybody was presented with “Turkish Delights” and a CD about Turkey prepared by Ministry of Turkish Culture.

We all left the hotel at 8.30 pm promising to meet again next year at the Annual MARTI Iftaar Dinner.