MPAC-WNY CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TOTHE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL“THE TENT OF ABRAHAM”Thursday, April 13, 2023 (Ramadan 22, 1444)6:30 PMMuslim Community Center 745 Heim Road, Amherst• Join us for an evening of friendship and conversation about our shared values as we “break the fast” together. Enjoy an ethnic dinner with your friends and neighbors, provided by MPAC-WNY, as a token of appreciation and ...
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20th Annual Understanding Islam & Muslims Series February 5, 9AM
UNDERSTANDING ISLAM & MUSLIMS SERIESSUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 5-269:00 – 10:00 AM724 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY, or via Zoom (wpcbuffalo.org/islam) February 5, 2023, Dangerous Doctors and Rebellious Rabbis: How Radicalism Has Both Shaped and Damaged the Jewish Faith, Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein, Congregation Shir ShalomA look at the foundation of Extremism in Biblical and post-Biblical Jewish texts.And a look at the warnings given in ...
Read More »Annual Meeting & Lectures by Dr. Hatem Bazian Islamophobia on Jan 13 and Palestine & Kashmir on Jan 14
Dear Community Member, MPAC-WNY invites you to its Annual Meeting and Lectures. Executive Committee Business Meeting Lecture & Open Discussion in Collaboration with ISNF Family Night Program Prof. Hatem Bazian, University of California at Berkeley & Zaytuna College IslamophobiaUnderstanding the Structures & Challenges Friday, January 13, 2023, 5:30 PMIslamic Center, 745 Heim Road, Amherst, NY ALL ARE ...
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Eid-ul-Adha 1443: The Eid is later this week, on Saturday, July 9, 2022. MPAC-WNY in co-sponsorship with several local Islamic organizations and Mosques is arranging the Community Eid Celebration at Front Park (121 Porter Ave. Buffalo, NY 14201) with appropriate Security and Parking arrangements. After the prayers, there will be activities for the whole family, especially children, including Bounce House, Henna, Petting Animals, Slides, ...
Read More »2021 American Muslim Millennial Award
American Muslim Millennial Award MPAC-WNY would like to invite Muslim youth to apply for the American Muslim Millennial Award. Scholarships to Muslim Youth are based on demonstrated academic achievement and service to the community. Criteria: Character: Upholds Islamic principles and shows respect and courtesy to all. Scholastic: Demonstrates academic excellence. High School Student must be on honor roll and reflect ...
Read More »MPAC-WNY 2020 Mini-Grants
MPAC-WNY 2020 Mini-Grants The Covid-19 Pandemic affected us all, individually, collectively and organizationally. MPAC-WNY was no exception. Several marquee events were either cancelled or changed. Annual Banquet, Millennial Awards, Tent & Walk of Abraham, M-RAISE Program and several other programs were shelved and replaced with alternative programs, rolled out for the benefit of the community at the local and national ...
Read More »Interfaith Prayers for Victims of Earthquake in Turkey and Syria 2-9-23
On Monday, February 6 at 4:17 am, Türkiye’s southern region was hit by a major earthquake of 7.8 magnitude. The earthquake destroyed thousands of buildings in 10 cities of the region. There are already around 10,000 dead and close to 30,000 injured, which is only expected to increase unfortunately. We are extremely saddened by the loss of life and the ...
Read More »WNY faith leaders raise unified voice against racism
Another Voice / Social justice WNY faith leaders raise unified voice against racism By Dr. Khalid Qazi Everyone deserves to breathe. This is not a privilege. This is a fundamental right. The death of George Floyd on May 25 in Minneapolis has left us all gasping for breath. For eight minutes and 46 seconds he was pressed under the knee ...
Read More »MPAC-WNY Racial & Social Justice Task Force
MPAC-WNY Racial & Social Justice Task Force Following the murder of George Floyd in May this year, MPAC-WNY established “Racial & Social Justice Task Force” to work for racial justice and equality in collaboration with like-minded groups in our region. The following Mission & Vision Statement was developed by the task force. Mission, Vision & Objectives ***** The Muslim Public ...
Read More »Fascinating Conversation With Westminster
Dear Community Member, Join our next joint program with Westminster Presbyterian Church of Buffalo A conversation with the MPAC-WNY Founding President & Senior Adviser Khalid J. Qazi Date: Wednesday, November 18 Time: ...
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