EID CELEBRATION AT THE BRIDGE WITH FIDE AND THE KASHMIR ALLIANCE
By: The New York Community Channel
Over 300 people attended the Eid Al Fitr Celebration at The Bridge Multicultural Project on Flatbush Av on Saturday May 6,2023 With a incredible and unprecedented turnout. The event was sponsored by F.I.D.E Foundation for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity led by Professor Farhat Saba, THE BRIDGE MULTICULTURAL PROJECT led by Mark Meyer Appel AND THE KASHMIR AMERICAN ALLIANCE led by Sagihr Khan who
welcomed the crowd with warm welcoming remarks and extended warm thank you to all those who have made this event phenomenal and successful and all the collaborators, sponsors, and partners; Khalid Moghul, Safoora Waseem, Shabana Hussain, Aamir Abbas and Soud Bensamem.
The event bought many new faces (Youth and Women) from the diverse communities through their engagement and participation.
All there to encourage and support us. This is called ensuring diversity and inclusion. The Sponsors were elated that the entire community, came together to show the world that together we are stronger and united as one.
Around 20-plus city and state officials, organization heads, and community stakeholders were there to encourage and show support and address the gathering which included Congresswoman Yvette Clark 9th District of New York, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, New York State Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assembly Member Lester Chang District 49, Councilwoman Farah Louis District 45, Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse District 46. Lisa White se Haskin as well as Rabbi Shlomo Segal and representatives of Brooklyn Borough President Anthony Reynosa and District Attorney Eric Gonzales
The religious festival Eid al-Fitr, or the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is one of two major holidays celebrated by Muslims around the world. In the United States, Eid al-Fitr 2023 begins on the evening of Thursday, April 20 and ends on the evening of Friday, April 21.
Also known as the “Lesser Eid,” Eid al-Fitr commemorates the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. An occasion for special prayers, family visits, gift-giving and charity, it takes place over one to three days, beginning on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month in the Islamic calendar.
Eid al Fitr is a significant festival in the Islamic calendar. This holiday marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. During this time, Muslims not only celebrate the end of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting but also thank Allah for the Quran, which was first revealed towards the end of Ramadan.
Dozens of Elected officials and political leaders which included Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
Almost 300 members of the diverse communities have showered us with their love and support. Which is incredible and unprecedented. Thanks to almighty Allah for this success. Around 20-plus city and state officials, organization heads, and community stakeholders were there to encourage and support us. This is called ensuring diversity and inclusion for sure guys and we have worked hard for this. Thank you, very much Pakistani community, for showing the world that together we are stronger and Pakistani women are not less than others in taking the lead to gather the community on one platform. In unity there is strength. This is exactly what we learn through the experience of Ramadan and Eid; to practice our faith, gain spiritual strength, and reinforce the values of unity, compassion, generosity, and self-discipline. Islam is the religion of equality and peace. In the eyes of Almighty Allah, all people are equal, the only distinction which Allah recognizes is the distinction in piety and the only principle that Allah applies is the principle of goodness and spiritual excellence. Let’s try to practice goodness and spread love.
FIDE, INC along with friends and family members is looking forward to getting together again in the future for many many years to come. Insha Allah.
This event is historic as it brings back religious and community leaders from different faiths together. Uniting all faiths Muslims Jewish and Christians shows the unity our community The Bridge Multicultural and Advocacy Project Annual United Interfaith Celebration is a yearly event to celebrate Ramadan Passover Easter A time of reflection and building a strong united bond among our diverse communities.
Beautiful songs of freedom were sung by Yitchok Meir Malik International singer accompanied by Pianist Luciano Pantano followed by the attendees dancing together with love This program was made possible by a grant awarded by THE NYC OFFICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF HATE CRIMES. 
On April 10, 2022 Hundreds of people from diverse religions and ethnic background gathered at the Bridge Multicultural Project to pray, reflect as we celebrate Passover, Ramadan and Easter, and garner support for a united community standing together as one. 
This event is historic as it brings back religious and community leaders from different faiths together. Uniting all faiths Muslims Jewish and Christians shows the unity our community 
