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| CAIR-NJ Annual Banquet |
 Join CAIR-NJ for a fun-filled evening with Dr. John Esposito, Professor of Religion and International Affairs, Professor of Islamic Studies and Founding Director of the Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at the Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University. Dr. Esposito is also author of the book, Who Speaks for Islam among numerous other books. Inshallah we hope to see you there!
WHAT: CAIR-NJ ANNUAL BANQUET
WHEN: Saturday, April 17th, 2010 at 6:00pm
WHERE: Pierre's Banquet Hall, 582 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
TICKETS:
Friends of CAIR-NJ Ticket:
$60/adult or $550/ table of 10 purchase before March 17th, 2010
$75/adult or $650/table of 10 purchase before April 17th, 2010
$95/adult or $750/table of 10 - Door Price
$20/child
VIP Ticket: $150/adult or $1400/table of 10
A VIP pass gives the holder access to a VIP reception with Dr. John Esposito and the opportunity to get a photograph with and a book signed by Dr. Esposito. The book will be included a gift bag especially designed for holder of the VIP ticket. The reception will include apetizers and drinks with butler service. After the reception, VIP guests will proceed to the banquet hall where they will be given priority seating.
CONTACT: Afsheen Shamsi at 908-938-5990 or ashamsi@cair.com
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| Alexandria parents object to Islam studies |
 Alexandria parents object to Islam studies
By Warren Cooper
November 24, 2009, 11:13AM
ALEXANDRIA TWP. — Some parents of sixth-graders say they'll file a formal objection to the K-8 school district’s social studies curriculum and the book used to teach them about Muslim culture and Islam.
At a curriculum forum in the Middle School library last night, about 30 parents shared their opinions of the text and of teacher Brian McGrath’s assignments on the topic. Some accused the school of trying to indoctrinate their children into Islam. At least one called for the book to be banned.
The forum was one of Superintendent Dr. Matthew Jennings’ monthly “curriculum chats” for parents. Typically, few attend. Controversy over the text and an assignment requiring students to create a mini-Quran drew about two dozen teachers, administrators and school board members as well as the parents.
Many of the latter complained that the book is inaccurate and is politically correct about Muslims. For example, said Mary Beth Scheier, there was nothing in the book women being beaten and stoned in Muslim countries.
http://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/index.ssf/2009/11/post_33.html |
| N.J.'s growing Muslim population celebrates Eid ul-Adha at Teaneck Armory |
N.J.'s growing Muslim population celebrates Eid ul-Adha at Teaneck Armory
By The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk
November 28, 2009, 8:17AM
TEANECK -- About 3,000 Muslims from across New Jersey traveled to the Teaneck Armory on Friday to celebrate Eid ul-Adha, one of the holiest days of the Islamic calender, a report in NorthJersey.com said.
The day is marked by the more than 1 billion Muslims worldwide, commemorating the willingness of Abraham -- Ibrahim in Islam -- to follow God's command to sacrifice his son, according to the report. The prayer event is often followed by dinners at people's homes, the report said. The Eid Committee, the Muslim organization that organized the gathering, represents three mosques in Hackensack and Teaneck, and they told the newspaper the event has grown from originally hosting 200 people.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/11/njs_growing_muslim_population.html |
| Service to show growth of Voorhees mosque |
Service to show growth of Voorhees mosque
BY KIM MULFORD
COURIER-POST STAFF
NOVEMBER 30, 2009
At the International Sports Centre in Cherry Hill this morning, the Muslim American Community Association -- otherwise known as the Voorhees Mosque -- will hold its first community Eid al-Adha service, with prayers of thanks led by its new imam, followed by breakfast and a little soccer or roller-skating for fun. More than 500 people are expected to attend.
Known as the "big Eid," the three-day Festival of the Sacrifice marks the end of the hajj and Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son, Ishmael. For the fast-growing masjid, it's the first Eid al-Adha without its most well-known member, Zia Rahman.
The 64-year-old Voorhees resident died in June, leaving behind his wife, Zahida, and the mosque for which he took early retirement to help found. After its members faced local opposition to the building plans, Rahman became the mosque's voice for interfaith relations and understanding.
http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009312010033 |
| Islamic organization to give away meat to the needy Wednesday in New Brunswick, Plainfield |
Islamic organization to give away meat to the needy Wednesday in New Brunswick, Plainfield
BY JARED KALTWASSER
STAFF WRITER
DECEMBER 1, 2009
NEW BRUNSWICK — Those in danger of going hungry this holiday season will get help today from the local Islamic community.
The Islamic Circle of North America is holding a Zabiha meat distribution in conjunction with the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Adha. Zabiha refers to the ritual slaughter of an animal, which on Eid al-Adha is done to mark the prophet Abraham's slaughter of an animal.
"Abraham was asked by God to sacrifice his own son as a test and when he was willing to do that, God agreed to replace him with an animal instead of the son," said Tariq Zamir, an organizer of the event.
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009912010349 |
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