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Al-Falah Academy hosted Impressive “Muslims around the World"
Muslim Around the world, basically program was Promoting awareness of Muslim cultures among American and other faith cultures
Numbers of Peoples from different religious and cultural backgrounds attended the event "Muslims around the World" Fair on December 18th, 2021, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at the Islamic Center of Naperville. The Islamic Center of Naperville (ICN) located at 2844 Ogden Ave, Naperville, IL 60540. The Al - Falah Academy hosts this event annually, but last year they canceled this event because of a pandemic.
Al-Falah Academy, Naperville had invited to meet new people and learn about different cultures, including the American Muslim and other faith to find out more about Islam's teachings and understanding their Cultures and to establish a better understanding of each other over the shared of dialogue, food, and art.
The Islamic Center of Naperville Al-Falah Academy serves the communities of Naperville and surrounding towns to impart knowledge of the Islam and Its Cultures since many years.
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Muslim history and culture that has been prepared by academy students different grade levels from pre-K through seventh with help from their teachers, parents, and community. People who attend can learn about Muslims living in different countries around the world and experience their culture and food.
There were more than 25 different booths from different countries presenting their cultures, civilizations, and Muslim values around the world.
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All the visitors and guest were encouraged to come by and ask any questions if they have about Islam and its cultures. Several student volunteers answered all the Questions. The Program was building bridges across disciplines and borders for better understanding of Muslim cultures and societies with other religious aspect and cultures in America.
Booths present food and goods from countries included Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Palestine, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, the U.S., Uzbekistan, and Yemen
Alzena Saleem, Principal Al Falah Academy said during an interview with local News Paper, "Today we are hosting a Program called the Muslim Around the world, basically this program is Promoting awareness of Muslim cultures among American and other faith cultures."
The event was attended by many Elected officials, people, along with their families and friends, from different walks of life. Congressman Bill Foster, Congressman Sean Casten, State Senator Laura Ellman, State Representative Janet Rohr, DuPage County board member Dawn DeSart, Sadia Covert, Naperville City Council, Pat Kelly, Ian Holzhauer, Jennifer Taylor, School District 204 Board President, Laurie Donahue, 204 Board members Sapna Jain, Natasha Grover and Derek McDaniel, Planning & Zoning Commissioner graced the event and encouraged the students and organizers.
During the Fair Many Children were wear Traditional Clothing from Around the World. Many of them Dressed attires on behalf of their countries, the students created a captivating spell and converted the venue into a Mini World. There was a carnival-like atmosphere all around the venue, which was enveloped in a celebratory mood.
The event was completely well organized, prestigious, and enjoyed by the attendees and will be remembered for a long time. all credits will go to Alzena Saleem and its team. At the end of the event Mr. Kashif Fakhruddin, President, Islamic Center of Naperville thanked all elected officials and Community members who attended the historical event.
