Georgetown: The Anna Catherina Islamic Complex and The Guyana United Sadr Islamic Anjuman will be associated with a series of programs to mark the Birth Anniversary of the Beloved Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (SAS). The programs will commence during the Islamic month Rabi-ul-Awal (the month in which the Prophet was born), expected to commence on January 3, 2014 and will climax in May, 2014. They will be staged under the theme “A BLESSING FOR THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE- PROPHET MUHAMMAD (SAS)”. Eid Milad un Nabi or Youman Nabi, has been observed by these organizations for decades and is observed in nearly all countries where Muslims are present.
The programs will commence on Thursday January 2, 2014 at 18.30Hrs (or 6.30PM) with the “Welcome to Rabi-ul-Awal Program” at the Anna Catherina Islamic Complex. Thereafter, each night until the January 13, 2014, there will be nightly programs at the Anna Catherina Islamic Complex. At these programs the life of the Prophet of Islam will be discussed as well as the importance of showing love and gratitude for this greatest of all human beings. Resident Scholar at ACIC, Maulana/Qari Muhammad Mujahid Raza and Imam of ACIC, Imam Abdool Fazeel will make nightly presentations. Special Videos will be shown on “Big Screen” featuring His Eminence, Shaikh / Professor Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri, one of the world’s foremost Muslim Scholar and founder of Minhaj University as well as other Scholars of Islam.
ACIC will join Muslims around the world in an event themed “International Mawlid in the city Event”. The original inspiration for holding the “Mawlid in the City” event project was drawn from the hugely successful event held a year ago outside Google’s London headquarters. The portrayal of Muslims by the media as an angry, violent and blood-thirsty community must stop. This year, “rose-themed” events are organized not only across the UK but throughout the world. It’s a very simple concept – offer a rose as a peaceful gesture to people and at the same time convey the true message of Islam. This can be viewed as an extension of dawah (giving the message of Islam), the celebration of mawlid or in many eyes, an extension to the substantial amount of work being done for the sake of Namuse-Risalat – or upholding the honor of our Prophet (sas) – by presenting the beauty of his teachings and overall, the positive message of true Islam. Islam and Muslims are not represented by extremist Muslims and non-Muslims, nor should they be given such a platform by the mainstream media. Islam is of the balanced middle way and always has been, and we need to reclaim this position. The rose-themed events seek to further isolate extremists of all kinds and to promote peace. Guyana’s event will be held at 6.30PM on January 11, 2014 and Special guest for the program is Maulana Muhammad Waffee of Trinidad & Tobago. Organizers will present a symbolic “rose” to representatives of the other religious groups of this country who will be present. For more information visit: www.mawlid.co.uk
ACIC’s Eid Milad un Nabi program will be held on Tuesday January 14, 2014 at 10.00AM (10.00HRS) at the Anna Catherina Islamic Complex, West Coast Demerara. In attendance also, will be representatives from overseas Muslim organizations. The dynamic Caribbean Muslim Scholar Al Haj Kamaludeen Ghanny will deliver the feature address at this program. Ghanny is a world renowned scholar and has lectured in many countries throughout the world.
On January 19, delegations from Guyana will join Suriname Muslims for their observances in Paramaribo.
During February 14—24, 2014 Guyana will be graced with the dignified presence of one of the world’s most recognized Muslim scholar. The name and itinerary for this visit will be announced in subsequent releases.
On February 22 & 23, Guyana will host the 12th Annual National Qaseeda Competition at the Anna Catherina Islamic Complex, to select its participants to the International Qaseeda Mehfil slated for Suriname in August 2014. This competition will feature competitors from throughout Guyana.
The “Evening of Ghazals and Qaseedas V” will be held at the Anna Catherina Islamic Complex on April 19, 2014 featuring internationally acclaimed qaseeda singers. This program will follow the tremendous success of the previous years, by the Muslim community of Guyana and several local singers will also participate.
Dates for the Guyana United Sadr Islamic Anjuman & The Shaheed Boys & Girls Orphanages program at the Shaheed Boys Orphanage Building, Alexander Street, Kitty featuring a distinguish Muslim Scholar and other top Qaseeda Singers will be announced.
The activities will end with the grand finale—On August 15-18, 2014. Contestants and delegation from Guyana will travel to Suriname for the International Qaseeda Mehfil. This will see the coming together of Qaseeda singers from Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Holland, England, Canada and United States of America.
Dates will be announced for several more programs to be hosted in Georgetown, Berbice and Essequibo.
For more information on these programs please contact: Telephone numbers 276-0029 / 641-5948 / 226-4258/ 628-4179 / 276-0232 or email: muslimjournal@yahoo.com or anna_catherina_islamic_complex@hotmail.com or visit our Face Book page: https://www.facebook.com/annacatherina.sunnatuljameet.9
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