https://youtu.be/T1E8YauuB5w Ali Khawar and family host wonderful Iftar dinner party for Pakistani community By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas: As the month of Ramadan blessings nears its end, Ali Khawar, the owner of Texas King located in Irving, organized a wonderful and extravagant Iftar dinner at his restaurant, like every year. A large number of community people participated in this event. The special feature of this Iftar party was that a special program of teaching and prayer was organized for the guests who joined it before the Iftar. Allama Mukhitar Ahmad Naimi, a well-known religious scholar of the Holy Qur’an,…
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Two more containers, worth half a million dollars of medical equipment, were sent to flood victims in Pakistan. https://youtu.be/Uc_txiEOLko Report by :Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Houston: The Alliance for Disaster Relief, Houston-Karachi Sister City Association, Medical Bridges, and Helping Hand for Relief and Flood-Devastated Pakistan by Houstonians. Two more containers of medical supplies were sent to Pakistan for the flood victims. The container departure ceremony was held at the main office of Medical Bridges in Houston. The new Pakistani Consul General of Houston, Muhammad Aftab Chaudhary, prominent businessman syed Javaid Anwar, Alliance Coordinator Saeed Sheikh, and representatives of the Helping…
https://youtu.be/jteiYs5UkLA courtesy by Geo News Members of Congress and elected representatives attend Fort Bend’s annual Iftar dinner held at Sugarland in partnership with community organizations. By: Raja Zahid A Khanzada Houston, TX: America’s Most Diverse Fort Bend County’s Third Annual Iftar Dinner was held on a grand scale this year at Sugarland Houston texas . Event was Organized by PABPA( (Pakistani American Business & Professional Association) in association with ISGH, Abu Dhabi Sister Association, and various community organizations. The event was attended by members of Congress Sheila Jackson Lee and Elizabeth Fletcher, Constable Nabil Shike, District Attorney Brian Middleton, President…
Houston Iftar Dinner Hosted by HSC & SCH. Welcomes Mayor Turner and Other Dignitaries to Accommodate Over 2300 Guests for Iftar By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Houston:, as every year, hosted the grand Houston Iftar Dinner, which was organized in partnership with Houston Sister Cities and the City of Houston. The 24th annual Iftar dinner, held at the Bayou City Event Center, accommodated over 2300 individuals for the iftar. The special guests at the Iftar dinner were Mayor of Houston Sylvester Turner, along with members of Congress Sheila Jackson Lee and Al Green, prominent Pakistani businessman Jawaid Anwar, and diplomats…
https://youtu.be/IiDRVPW6_qs Madina Mosque in carrollton distributes daily 500 Iftar boxes to fasting individuals through drive-thru, in carrollton By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas: a long train of cars owned by is parked outside the Medina Mosque in the city of Garland, where a daily Iftar distribution ceremony is being held. The ceremony distributes Iftar boxes to approximately 500 fasting individuals daily through drive-thru. The distribution is being carried out through the cooperation of the Medina Mosque administration and generous individuals in the city of Dallas. These Iftar boxes are intended for students who are busy with their studies away from…
World-renowned Qari Shakir Qasmi passed away in Canada, his funeral prayers were offered at Burnett Ford Mosque. Canada: Renowned Qari Shakir Qasmi, who had gained worldwide fame, passed away in Canada. His funeral prayers were held at Burnette Ford Mosque. According to his nephew, Qari Saeed Qasmi, the grandson of Maulana Muhammad Qasim Nanotvi, founder of Darul Uloom Deoband, Qari Shakir Qasmi had been suffering from prolonged illness and passed away at the age of 80 in Canada. The deceased was the elder brother of late Qari Waheed Zafar Qasmi. He had the honor of reciting the Quran for the…
SILENT VICTIMS: THE PLIGHT OF BIHARI WOMEN By: Anees Ali Shah The Bangladesh Liberation War, also known as the War of Independence, was one of the most tragic and violent events in South Asian history. After a bloody nine-month struggle against the Pakistan Army, the war resulted in the formation of Bangladesh, formerly known as East Pakistan. One of the most heinous aspects of the conflict was the persecution of Bihari women at the hands of the Mukhti Bahni. Biharis were considered a minority in East Pakistan after migrating from the Indian state of Bihar during India’s partition in 1947.…
https://youtu.be/GFuBnPltyFA John & his wife Lubna Hamid Hosts Biggest Iftar Dinner Gathering at New Hotel in Dallas for Pakistani Community By: Raja Zahid A khanzada Dallas: John Hamid, a famous business personality and member of the Pakistani community in Dallas, along with his wife Lubna Hamid, hosted the biggest iftar dinner gathering at their new hotel, the Windham DFW Airport Hotel in Irving. The Pakistani community of Dallas came together to break their fast at this occasion. Various individuals associated with different professions within the community attended a special iftar for the esteemed guests, where different types of food and…
Dallas’ well-known literary figure, Amin Tirmizi, passed away. By:Raja Zahid A Khanzada Dallas: Dallas bright star of Urdu literature and poetry passed away in Arlington, Texas on Wednesday night. The literary figure, aged 78, he passed away after suffering from leukemia. He promoted Urdu literature through his local radio program, and thousands of listeners became fans through his work. Amin Tirmizi was a fan of Urdu literature in Dallas. In many fields of literature, he showed his unique colors, wrote columns, used to write fiction as well as poetry. He made his name through the promotion of Urdu literature through…
Syed Javaid Anwar (Hilal-e-Imtiaz) & Community Organizations hosted a Grand Farewell Dinner Reception Honoring Consul General Abrar H. Hashmi of Pakistan: By: Raja Zahid A Khanzada Houston : Syed Javaid Anwar(Hilal-e-Imtiaz) & Community Organizations including APPNA South Texas Chapter, Houston Karachi Sister City Association, His Highness the Aga Khan Council for Southwestern United States, Pakistani American Council of Texas & Pakistan Chamber of Commerce-USA hosted a Grand Farewell Dinner Reception Honoring Consul General Abrar H. Hashmi of Pakistan at a local hotel in Houston, Texas, USA. During the event, Pride of Performance Award was given to Honorable Consul General of Pakistan Abrar Hashmi…
