[ALOCHONA] NABIC 19th Annual Convention June 13, 2009 in Jamaica, New York

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May 19, 2009

 

For more information, contact:

Kamrul Ahsan ~ (917) 280-5248 ~ kamrulyc@gmail.com

Abu Bakar Ahmed ~ (865) 387-0135 ~ abahmed@aol.com

 

NABIC 19^th 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: York College Campus, 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, New York

 

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

 

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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