PRESS RELEASE ACIC AGAIN SET TO CREATE HISTORY BY JOINING OVER 50 CITIES IN THE WORLD FOR THE “INTERNATIONAL MAWLID IN THE CITY EVENT—A ROSE THEMED EVENT” The Anna Catherina Islamic Complex (ACIC) will again create history when it joins Muslims in 50 (fifty) cities around the world in an event themed “International Mawlid in the City Event” on January 11. ACIC, which is representing the Republic of Guyana, will join cities in North, South & Central America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia in an event for which the original inspiration was drawn from the hugely successful event held two year ago outside Google’s London headquarters. The intention of the organizers, is a very simple concept - offer a rose as a peaceful gesture to people and at the same time convey the true message of Islam. This can be viewed as an extension of giving the message of Islam, the celebration of mawlid or in many eyes, an extension to the substantial amount of work being done for upholding the honor of our Prophet (sas) – by presenting the beauty of his teachings and overall, the positive message of true Islam. Islam and Muslims are not represented by extremist Muslims and others, nor should they be given such a platform by the mainstream media. Islam is of the balanced middle way and always has been, and we need to reaffirm this position. The rose-themed events seek to further isolate extremists of all kinds and to promote peace. It seeks to bring out the beautiful qualities of the most excellent of all creation—the Prophet Muhammad (SAS). The event will target especially the media, which by and large, has been guilty of portraying Muslims as an angry, violent and blood-thirsty community. ACIC first participated in the event last year and this year, “rose-themed” events are again organized throughout the world with Guyana, (through ACIC) being selected again because of the fact that our great country of Guyana can be an example to other countries on how to integrate, strengthen ties and live together as one community. The wotld events will be held on January 3 but Guyana’s event will be held on Sunday January 11, 2015 at 13.00Hrs or 1.00PM at the Anna Catherina Islamic Complex, WCD and Special guest for the program is Sjaikh Safraz Bacchus Al Azhari, Imam of the Masjid Al Abdin in New York, USA.. A wide cross-section of Guyanese, including politicians, leaders of other religious groups, members of civil society, representatives of the print and electronic media etc have been invited to participate in this event, allowing them to experience firsthand the warmth, kindness and compassion which we have learnt from the noble character of the blessed Prophet Muhammad (sas). The objective is to engage with our local community by promoting peaceful dialogue and spreading peace and understanding. Persons have been invited to receive the symbolic “rose” at that event. ACIC will also be making special courtesy calls on selected political leaders, government officials, Members of the Diplomatic corps, religious leaders of other faiths and well as media houses on January 2 & 3. ACIC Protocol Liaison Roshan Khan Snr will be presenting the rose symbol to these persons. For more information on these programs please contact: Telephone numbers 276-0029 / 226-4258/ 628-4179 / 276-0232 or email: muslimjournal@yahoo or anna_catherina_islamic_complex@hotmail or visit our Face Book page: https://facebook/annacatherina.sunnatuljameet.9 REYAZ HUSSEIN, Public Relations Officer
Posted on: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 15:11:53 +0000
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