On August 29th, 2009, DIC and First Presbyterian Church of Dallas organized a Ramadan Iftar dinner. Program held in Bryd Hall of the First Presbyterian Church of Dallas and around 180 people attended this wonderful dinner.
The Dallas Islamic Center organized 1st Movie Night on March 26th, 2010
The Dallas Islamic Center organized Mawlid program, to celebrate birth of the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) on Feb 26th, 2010.
The Dallas Islamic Center hosted Rev. Dr. Joseph J. Clifford, Senior Pastor at The First Presbyterian Church of Dallas on January 15th, 2010. Dr. Joseph J. Clifford `s talk was titled: "Isaac and Ishmael".
The Dallas Islamic Center sponsored the lunch for homeless people on April 25th, Sunday at Stewpot The Second Chance Cafe.
The Dallas Islamic Center organized a panel discussion on the healing power of prayer at the Southern Methodist University.
The Dallas Islamic Center hosted Dr. Marjorie Hass, the president of Austin College on May 7th, 2010. Dr. Marjorie Hass`s talk was titled: “The Liberal Arts Educational Model: Supporting Religious Diversity.
DIC Iftars has been published in the Dallas Morning News.
On August 26, 2010, the Dallas Islamic Center organized a traditional Ramadan Iftar dinner in collaboration with Congregation Kol Ami – Flower Mound, and Faith Lutheran Church in Flower Mound. The food was prepared by the members of the Dallas Islamic Center and the event took place in Congregation Kol Ami. Jews, Christians, and Muslims broke bread together to know each other better and celebrate a night of interfaith friendship.
On August 20, 2010, the Dallas Islamic Center and the Unity Church of Dallas organized 4th Ramadan Iftar Dinner. Program was held in Unity Church of Dallas and around 120 people attended this wonderful Iftar dinner. After the dinner, Rev. Karen Epps and Imam Nihat Yesil addressed to the audience and a video clip about historical and religious treasures of Turkiye is also shown.
Imam Nihat Yesil was invited to perform the invocation at the Dallas City Council meeting on August 18, 2010. In the invocation, Imam Yesil addressed to the council and prayed for the blessing of the country and its people.
The Dallas Islamic Center celebrated the kandil; “Night of Ascension (Laylatul-Mi’raj)” on July 8th, 2010. The date marks the journey of messenger Muhammed (peace be upon him) from Mecca to Jerusalem, and his ascension to the heavens from there within one night. The program started with the recitation of Quran and continued with a talk by Imam Nihat Yesil. Mr. Sabit recited a chapter from Mawlid about the night of ascension. The night ended with a prayer and an iftar dinner.
The Dallas Islamic Center celebrated the very first Mubarak night “Regaib Night (Laylat al-Ragha’ib)” in the holy three months on June 17th, 2010. Program started with the recitation of Quran by Imam Hamidullah and Imam Nihat Yesil talked about meaning and importance of Regaib Night. Program is ended with prayer and iftar dinner is served afterwards.
Dear friends, dear neighbors, Muslims’ holy month of Ramadan is upon us. This year, DIC is organizing a special project called “Family Friendship Program” in order to promote friendship with neighbors,colleagues, and even with strangers.Ramadan is very special for Muslims. We get up for a very early breakfast, which is called as sahoor, at around 4 am to eat before the fasting of that day starts with dawn.
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