RAMADAN

RAMADAN MUBARAK.

It is Ramadan 2009. And once Again MCN is partnered with others to co-sponsor a variety of public iftars throughout the city.

MCN is co-sponsoring an iftar with Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz on August 25 (see attached invitation); with Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer on September 2 (see attached); with Queens Borough President Helen Marshall on September 9 (see attached) , and our ninth annual Interfaith iftar on September 15 in partnership with Union Theological Seminary and Interfaith Center of New York (attached). As the invitations make clear, these annual community events include prayers and dinner, with awards recognizing many diverse Muslims active in our community as well as allies important to the growth of positive identity, civic engagement, and social services.

In addition to the events we directly sponsor, with Moe Razvi as an effective catalyst, Moe also is active setting up an official Bronx Iftar: Debbie Almontaser is involved with the Sept 12 Interfaith Iftar at Brooklyn's First Unitarian Church; and Robina Niaz and her youth team at Turning Point have planned an Iftar Fundraiser for August 29. At the same time, partners like MUBANY and ICNA have planned other notable events for the month; and student groups have also been planning Fast-a Thons. No doubt many of our members are helping to organize local dinners in their community as well.

Some of our network members will also be attending a small iftar with the Mayor early in the holy month. And, at the end of the holiday there is usually an Eid organized by the City Council. MCN commends the City Council for its overwhelming support for Muslim Holidays in the Public Schools.

 

Sept 2: Manhattan BP Iftar   Sept 9: Queens BP Iftar   Sept 15: Interfaith Iftar at Union