August 2015
Pakistani Flag Raising Ceremony
Dave Cortese, President of the Board of Supervisors, Hamid Asghar Khan, Consul General of Pakistan and all Pakistani Americans are hosts for the 3rd annual Flag Raising event Please invite someone who does not look like you to come, because it is a good opportunity to sow the seeds of new friendships and share some positive things about the country of our origin, heritage and where we have our roots. We invite our fellow Americans to join us and have…
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Multifaith Peace Picnic
From Fear to Friendship The ability to make our country safer, secure, peaceful and harmonious lies in our hands. Let us unite to honor the victims of 9/11, their families and first responders as we strive to transform this tragic day into one of peace & community building. Let us walk on the path Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. paved for us. Together we can build a beloved, inclusive and peaceful world. The event is free and open to all.…
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Eid Festival (Celebration of Muslim Holidays)
A special opportunity to learn how Muslims celebrate their holidays. All great religions encourage its followers to love their neighbors.But to love our neighbors, “we must know our neighbors." Three panelists from Islam, Christianity and Judaism will share how they celebrate their holidays, followed by Q & A and table sharing to encourage dialog and to learn about each other's holiday traditions. There will be a free gourmet Pakistani lunch, desserts from around the world, Mehndi (Henna) and bangles for…
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Hands Around the Mosque
Love is the only force capable of uniting a divided nation We Muslims, Arabs and South Asians are honored and grateful to our fellow Americans from diverse communities and faiths for standing with us in this climate of hate and division. Let us send a profound and sacred message of our unity to the world as we reaffirm our commitment to stand by and support each other. Please join us for an interfaith/inter‐community gathering and move "From fear to friendship"…
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Pakistani Flag Raising
The Santa Clara County Supervisors have been raising the Pakistani flag for the past 4 years at the request of American Muslim Voice Foundation. It is a proud moment to experience our homeland's (Pakistani) flag raised side by side with our adopted home America's flag. American Muslim Voice urges all of you to be a part of this beautiful ceremony. Flag raising will be sharp at 5:10. Please be there at 5:00 so you do not miss that. Samina Sundas…
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September 11 Multifaith Peace Walk & Picnic
Download a flyer Join together with sisters and brothers from many backgrounds and spiritual traditions as we say "no" to fear and "yes" to friendship and peace. Everyone and all ages are welcome! There will be short programs and refreshments at faith communities along the way, and a picnic at the end sponsored by American Muslim Voice, Supervisor Dave Cortese, and others. If your community or congregation wants to join in sponsoring this event, or if you would like to…
Find out more »Multifaith Peace Picnic
Download a flyer From Fear to Friendship The ability to make our country safe, secure, peaceful, and harmonious lies in our hands. Let us unite to honor the victims of 9/11, their families and first responders as we strive to transform this tragic day into one of peace & community building. This event is free and open to ALL. You will enjoy dinner, a Multifaith Service and children’s performances. We invite you, your friends and family members to be a…
Find out more »December 2016
Eid Festival: Celebration of Muslim Holidays
This Holiday Season Please join us to experience how Muslims celebrate their holidays. A Holiday to build a “Beloved Community.” All faiths encourage their followers to love their neighbors. To love our neighbors, “We must know our neighbors." “National Know your neighbors” is AMV Foundation’s campaign to build a culture of hope, inclusion and peace. We are encouraging all Americans to move “From Fear to Friendship.” Highlights of the Festival: Complimentary Gourmet Pakistani Lunch, Desserts from around the world, Interfaith panel sharing religious holidays,…
Find out more »March 2017
Hands Around the Mosque
Love is the only force capable of uniting a divided nation We Muslims, Arabs and South Asians are honored and grateful to our fellow American from diverse communities and faiths for standing with us in this climate of hate and division. Let us send a profound and sacred message of our unity to the world as we reaffirm our commitment to stand by and support each other as one nation, the United States of America Please join us for an…
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Film Premiere: St. Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt
During the Crusades, Saint Francis of Assisi risked his life by walking across enemy lines to meet the Sultan of Egypt, the Muslim ruler Al-Malik al-Kamil. This remarkable encounter, and the commitment to peace of the two men behind it, sucked the venom out of the Crusades and changed the relationship between Muslims and Christians for the better. Featuring dramatic reenactments and renowned scholarship, this amazing story is brought to life in "The Sultan and the Saint." Scholars interviewed include…
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Iftar Dinner in Palo Alto
Dear old, new and future friends, I would like the pleasure of your company for Iftar dinner at my home. Ramadan (month of fasting for Muslims) started on May 27th and I would like the pleasure of your company for an Iftar dinner. Dinner will be served at Sunset. Limited capacity : Please RSVP as soon as possible. Note: Please bring along folding chairs if you have them. Also bring warm outerwear. (might get cold) Best regards, Samina Sundas About Ramadan: Ramadan…
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Pakistani Flag Raising
Join the cultural celebration with the raising of the Pakistani flag at the Santa Clara County building. Flag raising: 6:10 to 6:20 PM Cultural event 6:30 to 7:00PM Reception: 7:00 -7:30 Pakistani snacks will be served
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Peaceful Presence: Multifaith Prayers for Peace
The ability to make our country safe, secure, peaceful & harmonious lies in our hands. Let us unite to honor the victims of 9/11, their families and first responders as we strive to transform this tragic day into one of peace & community building. Peace Picnic sponsored by American Muslim Voice, followed by Prayers for Peace 5:30 - 7:00 PM Peace Picnic - all come. 7:00 - 8:00 PM Peaceful Presence gathering, offering prayers, reflections, music and ritual on the…
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December 2018
Eid Festival – Celebration of Muslim Holidays
EID FESTIVAL (celebration of Muslim holidays) Sunday, December 9, 2018 5pm - 8pm First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto 625 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 This Holiday Season: Please join us to experience how Muslims celebrate their holidays A Holiday to build a “Beloved Community.” All faiths encourage their followers to love their neighbors. To love our neighbors, “WE MUST KNOW OUR NEIGHBORS” “National Know your neighbors” is AMV Foundation’s campaign to build a culture of hope, inclusion…
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