July 2015
SBIA Ramadan Open House
As you may know, the Islamic holy month of Ramadan has commenced, and Muslims all over the world are observing this time through abstaining from food, drink and other worldly pleasures during the daylight hours, spending time and money to help those less fortunate, and focusing on how they can improve themselves. It’s also a time where friends get together to meet one another over a meal. SBIA (the South Bay Islamic Association), the oldest Muslim Organization in the South…
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Interfaith and Tackling Phobia- a Panel Discussion
South Bay Islamic Association Family Night You are invited along with all Community members to the monthly SBIA Family Night Educational and Social program and dinner Agenda 6:30 PM: Dinner 7:30 PM: Isha prayer 7:45 PM: Presentations and Panel Discussion Topic: Interfaith and Tackling Phobia Panelists: Rev. Andrew Kille, Chair of Silicon Valley Interreligious Council (SiVIC) Rt. Rev. William Swing, Founder and Chairperson of United Religions Initiative Rabbi Elisheva Salamo, member of SiVIC Board, Served at Jewish Congregations Sr.Pat Mitchell, Executive Director,…
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Ramadan Iftar- South Bay Islamic Association
As you likely know, the holy month of Ramadan will be commencing soon, and Muslims all over the world will be observing this time through abstaining from food, drink and other worldly pleasures during the daylight hours, spending time and money to help those less fortunate, and focusing on how they can improve themselves. SBIA traditionally hosts an Open House during Ramadan, and we would be honored if you would attend as our guest. The event is scheduled for the evening…
Find out more »April 2017
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…
Find out more »June 2017
Ramadan Open House at SBIA
The holy month of Ramadan will be commencing very soon, and Muslims all over the world are observing this time through abstaining from food, drink and other worldly pleasures during the daylight hours, spending time and money to help those less fortunate, and focusing on how they can improve themselves. As you know, SBIA traditionally hosts an Open House during Ramadan and we would be honored if you would attend as our guest. The event will include the following: 7:30…
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