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This note comes your way to update two important sets of opportunities coming up in the next few weeks. As you know, we are currently in the month of Ramadan, and several local Muslim communities have opened their doors to friends and neighbors for iftar (breaking the fast) dinners. You'll find several listed below.
Also, the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 is fast approaching, and several events are being planned to remember and to honor the interfaith connections that have been developed since that day, while discovering ways to strenghten those relationships into the future.
Don't forget to check the Interfaith Space calendar for more events.
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For more information on Ramadan events, click here.
Saturday, August 13, 2011, 6:30 pm, Santa Clara
Muslim Community Association
Dinner is free, but reservations are required. Info: 408-986-9874. Free event, but reservations are required. RSVP to openhouse@mcabayarea.org.
Location: Muslim Community Association, 3003 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara.
Islamic Society of the East Bay
33330 Peace Terrace, Fremont
RSVP: ramadan2011@iseb.org
Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California
1433 Madison Street, Oakland
RSVP: rohani@iccnc.org
Saturday, August 13, 2011, 7:15 pm, Burlingame
Saturday, August 20, 2011, 7:15 pm
Pacifica Institute, Burlingame
Admission & Parking is free. RSVP kindly requested via e-mail : pacificasf@pacificainstitute.org
Location: Burlingame Office, 1310 Bayshore Hyw, Suite 11&12 Burlingame.
Sunday August 14th 2011, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Palo Alto
American Muslim Voice
We would like the pleasure of your company for an Iftar dinner at Samina Sundas's home. Information and RSVP: Phone: 650-387-1994 saminasundas@yahoo.com
Location: 120 Park Ave, Palo Alto
Saturday, August 20, 2011, 8:00 pm, Milpitas
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
We will open the fast with juice/water and dates, followed by evening prayers, and dinner. RSVP to Sabuhi Siddique by August 18th.
Location: Baetul Baseer Mosque, 926 Evans Road, Milpitas.
Sunday, August 21, 2011, 7:00 pm, San Jose
South Bay Islamic Association
The SBIA Annual Ramadan Open House, which is open to the greater community, is an outreach effort designed to enhance understanding of Islam and to help Americans of all faiths meet their Muslim neighbors. Registration will begin at 7:00 pm, and the program will begin promptly at 7:15 pm.
Please RSVP to CAIR-SFBA by calling 408.986.9874 or by E-mail to ncalv1@cair.com.
Location: South Bay Islamic Association 325 North 3rd St. San Jose
Islamic Society of San Francisco
20 Jones Street, San Francisco
RSVP: issf@att.net
Sunday, August 28, 2011, San Jose
Shia Associaton of the Bay Area
Location: Shia Association of the Bay Area, 4415 Fortran Court, San Jose. RSVP: saba@saba-igc.org
Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 6:30 – 9:00 pm, Location TBA
ING 9/11 Observance:
Moving Forward:
Transformation through Community Engagement
This event will commemorate the security forces that sacrificed themselves during this national tragedy, as well as discussing how community engagement can be a positive transformative force. It will include a screening of LOVEHATELOVE (www.lovehatelovemovie.com), a documentary that traces the difficult journeys of three families torn apart by terrorism, and the lasting legacies they created in an effort to ensure that love triumphs over hatred. Keynote speakers will include leader from the Abrahamic religions, as well as key city government officials. Co-sponsored by ING, JCC Silicon Valley and the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose.
Sunday, September 11, 2011, 5:46 am - 3:00 pm
September 11 - A 10th Anniversary Day of Remembrance
This Day of Remembrance will begin at 5:46 AM as a delegation representing fire fighters, law enforcement, EMS, Red Cross, and clergy will join with all who wish to share in lighting a candle to designate a place for those who would like to come during the day for a moment of reflection, to leave a flower or other token. Individuals are invited to visit this space for reflection, to share personal words on a mural, and may leave a flower or token. Personal reflections can be sent by email and will be posted at the space. Please send emails to pcn@blueconnect.org This Remembrance will conclude at 3:00 pm with a gathering, so individuals can mark the anniversary of this day personally and collectively. Location: Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway Street, Redwood City.
Sunday, September 11, 2011, 4:30 - 8:30 pm, Santa Clara
Light the Night for Peace and Friendship
This will be an intimate program of dinner and dialog where guests will enjoy each other's company. The evening will include multi-faith prayers for peace and prosperity in our world, spiritually diverse speakers to share reflections of the past decades and lessons learned, as well as an invitation to bring your printed stories to promote healing. This portion of the evening will be followed by a sunset Muslim prayer. In our ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between all communities we will showcase children of the world to highlight the richness and diversity of our nation. We will renew our commitment to work toward creating a world we will be proud to leave behind for our future generations! Info: contact Samina Sundas.
Location: Muslim Community Association,
3003 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara. Sponsored by American Muslim Voice and the Silicon Valley Interreligious Council.
Sunday September 11, 2001, 8:00 pm, Palo Alto
Pathways to Peace
Interfaith Community Gathering with music, prayers, and candlelight vigil. Watch for details.
Location: Jewish Community Center of Palo Alto
3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
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