/24-7PressRelease/ - SKOKIE, IL, June 30, 2006 - Construction of MEC Masjid in Morton Grove, Illinois has finally begun in full swing. The Community has mobilized to raise the funds to finish the project in record time. Donate generously to earn perpetual reward", said Afzal Sodagar, Chairperson, Media Relations and event coordinator.
In this effort, Muslim Community Center, Chicago' (MCC) fund raising committee hosted a gala fundraising event which was held on Sunday, June 25, 2006 at White Eagle Banquets, located 6845 N.Milwaukee Ave., Niles, IL 60714. Over 400 people attended the event bringing the cash donations of $65,000.
Reception and Registration began at 6:00 pm. With a break for Salatul Asr. Br. Amjad Quadri - Master of Ceremony made an opening statement. Program started with Recitation of the Holy Qur'an by Hafiz Qari Feysel.
In his Welcome address, Dr. Abdul Sattar, President of MCC emphasized the importance of Masjid in Muslim's life, to donate generously for this good cause to earn perpetual reward. This was followed by a speech by the guest speaker, Imam Abdullah Madyun who reminded Muslims to play their role in the process of building a strong Islamic community in Chicago.
Delicious Dinner was served and at the same time parallel PowerPoint presentations by Dr. Abdussamad Patel, Chairman Fund Raising Committee and financial update by Dr. Kamran Hussain and Expansion update was given by Dr Hyder Mohammed. Br. Sher Mohammed Rajput introduced the project team and recognized various members for their self-less contribution to the project
Mr. Sodagar expressed much gratitude to all the media partners present at the event along with the newspapers who helped him promote the event.
After dinner, there was a break for Salatul Maghrib which was followed by keynote speech and Fund raising by Br. Faisel Hamouda. The program concluded with du'a.
The whole event was meticulously organized.
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