PRESS RELEASE
May 19, 2009
For more information, contact:
Abu Bakar Ahmed ~ (865) 387-0135 ~ abahmed@aol.com
NABIC 19th Annual Convention – Saturday, June 13, 2009
The 19th Annual Convention of the North American Bangladeshi Islamic Community (NABIC) will be held in JAMAICA , NEW YORK on SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2009 at the YORK COLLEGE CAMPUS. The convention will have interesting and informative programs for both adults and youth. Anyone interested in Islam , Bangladesh and Bangladeshis here and abroad is invited to attend.
VENUE ADDRESS:
SPEAKERS: Dr. Jamal Badawi (Fiqh Council of North America), Dr. Parvez Ahmed (Past -Chairman, CAIR), Dr. Altaf Husain (ISNA Majlish-e-Shura), Imam Shamsi Ali (Jamaica Muslim Center), Dr. Parvaiz Malik (Past-President, IMANA), Dr. M. Ataul Karim (Past-President, NABIC), Dr. Farrukh Mohsen (VAB-NJ), Sanjana Ahmad (DC Green Muslims), and representatives of local Bangladeshi organizations.
CONVENTION THEME: HELPING THE HELPLESS: WHY WE MUST CARE
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
8:30 AM Registration (Fees: $10/Family; $5/Single)
9:30 -10:45 Session I: Opening Session
11:00-12:30 Session II: Helping the Ummah
12:30 - 2:00 Lunch and Duhr Prayer
2:00 - 3:00 Session III: Faith, Environment and Activism
3:00 – 4:00 Session IV: Q & A with Dr. Jamal Badawi
4:00 – 5:00 Session VA: NABIC General Body Meeting
4:00 – 6:00 Session VB: Youth Activities
5:00 – 6:30 'Asr Prayer/Health Screening/Local Community Meeting
6:30 - 10:00 Session VI: Annual Convention Banquet
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CONVENTION HOTEL: Courtyard by Marriot-LaGuardia, 90-10 Grand Central Pkwy, East Elmhurst , New York , is the designated hotel for convention guests. NABIC group rate is $119.00 +tax/night. To make reservations, please call the hotel directly at (718) 446-4800.
For more information about NABIC visit: www.nabic.org
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