Community Corner
Multifaith & elected officials join Annual Picnic hosted by Urdu Samaj
Aims to promote Urdu in the United States in addition to establishing literary, cultural, and social relationships between the community
An amazing interfaith picnic was arranged by Urdu Samaj of Chicago on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville, Illinois. The Urdu Samaj Chicago also called Urdu Society of Chicago aimed to unite those who practiced together while valuing all religions and their prophets. It encouraged love and harmony and contributed to promoting the Urdu language around America
The annual program drew about 150 visitors representing many faiths, including Sikh, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu, from the City of Chicago and its surrounding suburbs.
Attendees at the occasion included top officials, interfaith leaders, county assembly members, mayors and presidents of the neighboring towns, and a variety of local politicians. At the door, Mr. Ali Khan, the founder and president of the Urdu Samaj of Chicago, and all the other members welcomed the guests with kindness. The Urdu Society of Chicago encourages adults and children to read, listen to, create, and engage in Urdu-language art and culture. provides a space for people to participate in constructive endeavors.
In an interview with local media, Mr. Ali Khan, the president and founder of the Chicago Urdu Samaj, described himself as a well-known social activist and member of the community. "Many years ago, a handful of community members founded the Chicago Urdu Samaj. The organization aims to promote Urdu in the United States in addition to establishing literary, cultural, and social relationships between the community and children and adults while offering an environment for beneficial activities.
The Chicago Urdu Samaj invites individuals to take part in events organized by other religions as well as its own, with the goal of fostering interfaith harmony in a compassionate setting. This makes it possible for people who practice different religions to understand the morals and compassion of Islam, Urdu, Chicago, and its suburbs.
The Urdu Samaj of Chicago is a completely non-profit organization that fosters social and cultural engagement among people of all ages. The Urdu Samaj of Chicago has successfully conducted events such as the Eid Fest, Singer Day, and Urdu Poetry Seminar in the past.
The master of ceremonies was Raees Yawer. Mr. Ali Khan, the president and founder of the Urdu Society of Chicago, gave the introductory speech. The historical programs of the Urdu Samaj of Chicago were also highlighted by Vice President Dr. Emad.
. Numerous prominent figures from the suburbs attended the event, including Pakistani American Chaudhry Asif Khokhar, the mayor of Glendale Heights Village; Evelyn Sanguinetti, the Former 47th lieutenant governor of Illinois; Tasneem Abuzir, the trustee of Palos Township; Dr. Suresh Reddy, the trustee of Oak Brook; Judge John Anderson, the 3rd District Appellate Court; Saba Haider, the candidate for the DuPage County Board; Ashfaq Hussain Syed, a board member of the Naperville Library Board; Raees Yawer, President of Commissioner of the Streamwood Park District Board; and a number of Pakistani American physicians was also present.
Everyone had a sumptuous lunch served. Musical entertainment features a number of well-known singers performed several songs
