PEACE, SALAAM, SHALOM
On behalf of The All Dulles Area Muslim Society, we would like to invite you, your family, your congregants, & your friends to the 14th Annual ADAMS PEACE Gathering and Public Safety Appreciation onSun Sep 13th at 5:00pm-8:30pm at the ADAMS Sterling Center – 46903 Sugarland Rd, Sterling, VA . We hope you can honor us and the Gathering attendees with your presence.
We hope you and your family can join us at this 14th 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 made this past year by Law Enforcement/Public Safety Officials and Interfaith/Civic 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 (source)
We condemn the horrific terrorist attacks of 9/11. 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 Sun Sep 13, 2015, 5:00PM-8:30PM at the All Dulles Area Muslim Society( ADAMS) Sterling Center Main Hall on the 2nd Floor. Address: 46903 Sugarland Road, Sterling,VA 20164
Thank you and PEACE be with you,
Rizwan Jaka
Chair, Board of Trustees & Interfaith/Government/Media Committee Co-Chair, 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 10 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 22 Friday Prayers at 10 Locations. ADAMS Eid Prayers are attended by 15,000 to 25,000 People at 6 ADAMS Eid Holiday Locations. The ADAMS hosts the Adams Compassionate Healthcare Network(ACHN) Office and Clinic in partnership with ML Social Vision. ADAMS has two official seats on ACHN Board of Directors.
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)