Islam Day - 2009

Assalamu 'Alaikum dear brothers and sisters,
 
It is with great pleasure that I am sending this invitation with the details of our first annual Islam Day Festival which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at the McCoy Pavilion located at Ala Moana Beach Park starting from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Keeping with the purpose of Islam Day, we are highlighting our commonalities and want to celebrate and share the qualities and attributes of our faith with those of other faiths.  With this in mind, the theme of this year is giving Praise and Gratitude by fulfilling the covenant we have with God that to those that God gives much, much is expected so we are aiming to “Restock the Hawaii food bank”.  This theme is so appropriate because it corresponds with the end of Ramadan, the month of giving and caring for our community at large. 

Therefore, admittance to this great event will be in the form of canned food donations.  One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to the Hawaii food bank.  Some of the highlights of this event are as follows (download flyer and distribute):

Schedule of Events

3:00 PM
Start of the Event
Can Collection for the Hawaii Food Bank
Inflatables, children’s activities, henna hand painting, popcorn, shaved ice and much more…
 
4:30 PM
Native Deen:  This band has become a fusion of hip-hop and R&B flavors, inspiring millions of American & International fans of all ages and ethnicities with their eclectic and unique combinations of powerful beats & rhythms and thought-provoking lyrics.
 
5:00 PM
Light Dinner: Hot dogs, chips, potato salad, dessert and drinks
 
5:15 PM
World renowned comedian Azhar Usman, better known for his comedy skit, “Allah Made Me Funny”.
 
6:15 PM
Panel Discussion: “Coexistence in a Pluralistic Society”
Featuring academic view point by Professor Dr. Karim Khan and Dr. Tamara Albertini.  The Christian perspective will be provided by Sister Joan Chatfield, The Buddhist perspective will be provided by Minister Richard Tennes, and the Jewish perspective will be provided by Roger Epstein.
 
7:15 PM
An encore performance by Native Deen
 
8:00 PM
End of the Event
 
The success of this depends on your participation hence, please make sure that you pass this info and encourage your friends, colleagues and neighbors to join us in this historic event
 
Jazak Allah Kheir

Hakim