Sep 10 - ADAMS PEACE Gathering and Public Safety Appreciation

All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS)
www.adamscenter.org

PEACE, SALAAM, SHALOM

Greetings! On behalf of the All Dulles Area Muslim Society, we would like to invite you, your friends, and your congregants to the 19th annual ADAMS PEACE Gathering and Law Enforcement/Public Safety Appreciation on Tue Sep 10 at 6:30pm-9:30pm at the ADAMS Sterling Center – New Basement Social Hall. We hope you can honor us and the Gathering attendees with your presence. We will have dinner together, as well

Please reply to this email at rojpm@yahoo.com with list of those that will be attending.

You all can also RSVP here -

We hope you and your family can join us at this 19th annual event to reflect on PEACE and GOODWILL to members of all faiths, all over the world. The Peace Gathering will allow us to reflect on and remember all the victims, and their families, of the tragic events of Sept 11, 2001. We will honor the efforts of Law Enforcement/Public Safety Organizations. We will also be remembering The Daughter(Ms. Shakila Yasmin) and Son-In Law(Nurul Haque Mian) of Mr. Sharif A.Chowdhury(Community Member of ADAMS) were among the victims that were killed in the World Trade Center on 9/11. Muslims condemn terrorism and extremism.

http://wjla.com/news/videos/osama-bin-laden-dead-muslims-also-victims-of-bin-laden-59944

We condemn terrorism and violent extremism. We pray for the defeat of extremism and terrorism. We pray for the safety and security of our country and its people. We pray for the safety and security of all inhabitants of our planet. We pray that interfaith harmony, cooperation, and respect prevail both here at home and all around the globe.

This is a chance for us all to remember that Peace is a goal that comes only through the efforts and dedication of people of all faiths.

The gathering will be held on Tue Sep 10, 2019, 6:30PM-9:30PM at the All Dulles Area Muslim Society(ADAMS) Sterling Center Main Hall on the 2nd Floor. Address: 46903 Sugarland Road, Sterling,VA 20164

ADAMS American Muslim Summary on National Security, Interfaith, Religious Freedom For All, and Peace efforts ​https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/6b75df_9e3293b8d0f440029b3ae7faba9bfbd6.pdf

Thank you and PEACE be with you

Rizwan Jaka
Chair, Board & Interfaith/Government/Media CommitteeChair, All Dulles Area Muslim Society(ADAMS)
www.adamscenter.org

The All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS), one of the largest Muslim communities/mosques in the DC Metro Area and in the United States, is a non-profit 501c (3) Organization that serves over 6000 families(25,000 people) with 11 branches in Virginia/DC - Ashburn, Crystal City, Fairfax, Greater Gainesville, North Reston, South Riding, Sterling/Herndon, Sully/Chantilly, Tysons Corner, and Washington DC. ADAMS is governed by a 13-member democratically elected Board of Trustees that includes both men and women. ADAMS Provides Religious services & education and social activities to several thousand people a week. ADAMS engages in regular interfaith, government relations, social services and community service, and has one of the largest Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Girl Scout programs in the DC Metro area. ADAMS Coordinates 24 Friday Prayers at 11 Locations. ADAMS Eid Prayers are attended by 15,000 to 25,000 People at 7 ADAMS Eid Holiday Locations. ADAMS hosts the Adams Compassionate Healthcare Network(ACHN) Office and Clinic in partnership with ML Social Vision, Doctors, and Volunteers.

Address and Directions
46903 Sugarland Road, Sterling,VA 20164
Near the intersection of Dranesville and Sugarland off of Rt. 7

From DC: going westbound on Rt 267

• Take Exit 11(Fairfax County Parkway) and go right Go North towards Sterling
• Take a left on Wiehle
• Take a right on Dranesville Rd
• Take a left on Sugarland Road
• After a block, Take a left into our new center(on the left side)

From Herndon, Leesburg, Ashburn: going eastbound on Rt 267

• Take Exit 11(Fairfax County Parkway) and go left Go North towards Sterling
• Take a left on Wiehle
• Take a right on Dranesville Rd
• Take a left on Sugarland Road
• After a block, Take a left into our new center(on the left side)