Published: 133 days ago
By Habeeb Alli
The 10th Anniversary for NAMF Gala dinner came off with a great vibe.
Many were honored for being volunteers by the MP Jim Karygiannis and the NDP MP Rathika Sitsabaiesan. They have demonstrated consistent support and sacrifice to help NAMF promote its relief services and operate the Masjid Qurtaba project.
The main guest of honor was the Honourable Sitsabaiesan who spoke boldly, with facts and feelings on issues of humanitarian relief as well as the need to recognise minority communities as they strive to make Canada home. She is among the youngest women and first Tamil woman elected to office. The other meaningful presentation was by Canada’s first female Chinese MPP, the Honourable Soo-Wong who recently won the elections for Agincourt Scarborough Provincial elections.
There was also Dr. Shahida Khan, a known children doctor who first contacted NAMF about securing assistance in getting little Ehsan Mohamed have an open heart surgery at Sick Kids hospital. She was very grateful that her appeal was quickly accepted and the fundraiser so far has been a success. Dr. Khan was honoured by NAMF Directors with a special plaque of recognition.
Mr. Farouk Khan, Executive Director of North American Muslim Foundation, reminded to full-house audience in the Jamil Dar Convention Centre, that the organisation is progressing not only with relief and the local Masjid but with other efforts like the recent seniors programs and the forum on homelessness.
Guests were treated to a sumptuous dinner including roasted lamb and kurma with Azfar Ali entertaining them during dinner time with is unique witticism!
Miscommunication of attendance of MP Olivia Chow was received from her office. NAMF regrets her absence and acknowledged her with a plaque and paid tribute to the late Jack Layton.
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Shaikh Habeeb Alli is a member of Imams Council and Jamiatul Ulama and has served in many programs to better establish a true multicultural Canada. Being an educator and Khateeb he constantly drives home the message that we have to live in harmony with all. He has authored nine books, speaks six languages and has traveled widely.
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