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as her name suggests. Shareef also
praised Aziz’s team, including his
family and collaborators like general
contractor Shueb Qureshi, architects,
and management staff, for their tire-
less efforts. “This is a great achieve-
ment, a testament to family and
friends’ support,” he added, already
booking the hall for a June event and
urging attendees to spread the word.
Qari Abdul Mannan, another
prominent guest, brought a spiritual
perspective, calling the opening “a
blessing from Allah.” He described
Kohinoor Banquets as not only
beautiful but also a contributor to
Skokie’s vibrancy. “This hall makes
Skokie beautiful too,” Mannan said,
extending a warm welcome to May-
or Tennes and pledging community
support. He lauded Aziz as a “great
man” and a helpful figure in society,
predicting the venue’s success with
divine blessings for Aziz’s family and
the hall’s future. and orientations,” they said, com- on a high note. Attendees also had a including Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs,
Keerthi Kumar Ravoori intro- mending Tennes’ visionary leadership chance to engage with Mayor Tennes and others. Mannan’s mention of his
duced late in the evening, added to and pledging support for her tenure. in a brief Q&A, fostering a sense of Sufa Masjid and school underscored
the event’s warmth, praising Ashfaq The evening wasn’t just about connection between the community the area’s cultural momentum, while
Sharief’s community leadership and speeches. Guests enjoyed a bouquet and its leaders. Shareef’s call for minority represen-
his brother Iftekhar’s legacy of inter- presentation to honour dignitaries, The event also highlighted tation in local governance struck a
faith harmony. “This banquet hall is a group photo to capture the mile- Skokie’s evolving demographic, chord, reflecting Kohinoor’s role as a
a celebration of Skokie’s vibrancy, its stone, and lively entertainment led with speakers noting the growing unifying space.
people of different colours, creeds, by Seph, ensuring the night ended presence of diverse communities, -- Asian Media USA

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