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Oakland Storekeeper Unites Neighbors, Celebrates Thanksgiving As Cultural Cornucopia
"This is a day that we give back," said Farouq Alawdi, one of the owners of 2 Star Market. "
November 25, 2022
The Alawdi family continued its tradition of providing a warm Thanksgiving meal for their community in Oakland's Dimond District for the 20th year Thursday. The celebration brings together people of all backgrounds for a free dinner featuring the cuisine of cultures around the world.
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"This is a day that we give back," said Farouq Alawdi, one of the owners of 2 Star Market. "The spirit and the vibe is there, the community spirit, the spirit of giving."
Alawdi's family is originally from Yemen. He saw an opportunity to embrace the teachings of their faith with Thanksgiving in their new home. By taking what they've learned and celebrated each year during the holy month of Ramadan, they found a connection to a new tradition which they've maintained for two decades.
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