During Muslim Heritage Month, a new welcoming space is created

During Muslim Heritage Month, a new welcoming space is created

Want text alerts about Hartford? Sign up here. Despite the freezing January temperatures outside, The Pond House Cafe’s main room provided a warm, welcoming space last weekend for Muslims from across Connecticut at the state’s first Crescent Ball. “Tonight is about presence. It’s about joy. It’s about allowing ourselves to be able to celebrate without explanation,” said Rep. Maryam Khan, part of the organizing committee and the first Muslim woma…