Reported By: Zeeshan Ahmed
On Oct 7th, The Naqshbandi Islamic Center of Vancouver celebrated 9th annual Grand Mawlid under the leadership of Mawlana Shaykh Sayed Nurjan Mirahamadi in city of surrey. This year the theme of Mawlid was to highlight the noble charitable work that Naqshbandi Islamic center is doing around the world under the non-profit organization of Fatima Zahra Helping Hand. Alhamulillah, Our charity is serving Muslim community around the globe and maintaining its presence on 5 continents. In Pakistan the FZHH has established well over 900 water wells, supporting hundreds of orphan children from 7 different orphanages from Lahore. Running food distribution programs in Canada, USA, UK, India, Kenya, Singapore, and many other countries.
The program began with Mawlana Shaykh Sayed Nurjan leading the flag march where hundreds of people including kids dressed up in beautiful white outfit decorated with badges and waving flags, reciting durood o salaam marched in the center of hall.
Program started with recitation of Holy Quran followed by students of Naqshbandia Islamic center reciting salawats and Nasheeds praising upon Sayedna Muhammad (saw). Mawlana Shaykh Nurjan emphasized on the importance of celebrating Mawlid Al Nabi (saw). He said to love Prophet Muhammad (saw) more than we love ourselves to fulfilling our deen according to holy hadees. Shaykh Nurjan said that Nabi (saw) taught us the best of manners. He came to perfect the character of humanity and spread the peaceful teachings of Islam. Mawlana said it is very important to celebrate these nights and be happy and share the happiness with other communities, so they can see us as peace loving and warm-hearted community. Evening ended with Ziarat of Holy relics including Muae Mubarak of Sayedna Muhammad (saw). Final Dua was made after darood o salam for safety and protection of everyone participating. A delicious dinner was served to hundreds of people with desserts and cake. The event was attended by hundreds of people from the lower mainland and guests from all over the world.
Once again Naqshbandi Islamic Center is very thankful for everyone who supported and participated. If you would like to donate and be a supporter of these beautiful programs, please contact Naqshbandi Islamic Center of Vancouver at 604-558-4455. You can also visit www.fzhh.org to sponsor our charitable projects.
