ALMA Hosts Successful “Welcome Ramadan” Event at Auburn Town Hall
The Welcome Ramadan event was held on Sunday, 23rd February 2025, at the Auburn Town Hall, with over 100 members of the community in attendance.
The event agenda included:
The program commenced with a beautiful recitation of Quranic verses on Ramadan by young Abdurrahman Anwar Sadath. His Qira’at set a reflective and spiritual tone for the evening.
ACEP students impressed the audience with well-prepared presentations on various aspects of Ramadan. A special highlight was the engaging quiz conducted by Adhla Rahmatullah, which captivated the audience and encouraged enthusiastic participation from both children and adults.
ALMA President, Br. Jabir Cader, delivered a heartfelt address, commending the ACEP children for their efforts and wishing the community a spiritually fulfilling Ramadan. He emphasized that Ramadan is not just a time of personal reflection but also an opportunity to unite as an Ummah, standing in solidarity with Muslims around the world. He urged everyone to keep in their prayers those suffering from war, hardship, and calamities.
The guest speaker, Sheikh Yaqoub Shaheed Ali, delivered an inspiring talk covering various aspects of Ramadan. He especially highlighted the immense rewards of reading and contemplating the Quran during this holy month.
ALMA Secretary, Anwar Sathath, concluded the event by thanking the guest speaker, all presenters, parents, and members for their enthusiastic participation and support in making the evening a great success.
The evening ended on a warm and joyful note, with attendees enjoying a pizza dinner and fellowship.
