June 10-12, 2016, Queens, N.Y. –Turkish Cultural Center Queens (TCCQ) welcomed guests to its 12th Annual Ramadan Tent in New York City borough of Queens. The approximately 500 guests from many ethnic backgrounds enjoyed three days of festivities. Some of the activities included, cultural music played by Mustafa Demirci, an art tent where an artist showcased and sold his work, vendors, food and informative dialogue about the Islamic faith.
“I think this [is]a good experience for New Yorkers,” says TCCQ volunteer Mustafa Yasa. “They get an opportunity to learn about different cultures, [which]you learn in many different ways, but this is in front of your eyes.”
