The Muslim Community welcomed all Middle Tennesseans out to a celebration in Bellevue.
The festival today was held to mark the breaking of the daily fast during the month of Ramadan- but it was also a chance to promote unity and share a special time with Non-Muslims. 
   It was a chance to connect with their neighbors and share their culture.    
It was the first time all of the Middle Tennessee Muslim Communities came together for this celebration.....
 Kasar Abdullah says, “I think the whole tension that is trying to marginalize the Muslim Community have made the Muslims turn to each other much more in solidarity.”
And while it was a chance for Muslims to gather- the invitation was extended to any and everybody
Daoud Abudiab says, “We are part of the community we have to be visible we are not doing anything wrong we are just being who we are and I think it would behoove others to come to learn about us.”
Families who took part in the festival Muslim or not were treated to free pizza- carnival games and treats and more.
Susannah Fotopulos says, “We like to expose our children I have a 5 year old and a 19 month old and we like to expose our children to different cultural opportunities.”
    Kasar Abdullah says seeing Muslims and Non-Muslims come together was heartwarming.
     Kasar Abdullah says, “I think it is super exciting that you see your Non-Muslim neighbors there with you celebrating the holidays I find excitement when I celebrate holidays with my Non-Muslim friends.”
    Organizers say they wanted to take this time to bring everyone together especially after the hardships they went through opening the mosque in Murfreesboro.
        Daoud Abudiab says, “It's really about being part of the community continuing to be part of the American fabric.”
More than 500 people showed up at the celebration.
    With that turnout organizers say they this will likely become a tradition.
     Muslim Celebration Open To Everyone