First Arab Heritage Festival celebrates Rockford’s diverse population

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – The Arab Rockford Chamber of Commerce celebrated its first ever Arab Heritage Festival Saturday.

More than 700 people joined the festivities. This included a car show, food, drinks, Henna, music, and dancing with the traditional Arab dance troupe FAA entertainment and singer Hassam Allabad.

For Mustafa Abdall said this event is about showing and celebrating the diversity of Rockford…

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