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16 MAY 12, 2023

Festival of Eid celebrated

at Indian Consulate with a display the rich

cultural heritage of India

CGI Randhir Jaiswal, New York Senator Chuck Schumer, New York State Senator Robert

Jackson and Dilip Chauhan address the gathering

OUR BUREAU
New York, NY
he Consulate General of India
in New York and the Indian
TAmerican Muslims of USA
celebrated Eid al-Fitr with great en-
thusiasm and fervor. The event was
attended by elected officials and other
community members who extended
their greetings and met with members
of the Muslim community. The event
started with a Quran recitation by a
13-year-old student, Soha Naz, who
also presented a presentation about
the Ramadan month and Festival.
The event was organized by In-
dian American Muslims under the
leadership of Ilayas Quraishi, Ahmed
Shakir, Ghulam Mohiuddin, Kha-
ja Khateeb, Kazi Munir, Imran Pa-
sha, Mudassir, Aslam, Syed Hussain,
Minhaj Khan, and many others who
highlighted the celebration of Eid as a
shining example of the diverse cultures A. K. Vijayakrishnan Consul (Community Affairs) Consulate General of India, New York getting honored at the event with
that coexist in India and America. (left to right) Dilip Chauhan, Robert Jackson, Randhir Jaiswal, Ilayas Quraishi and Ahmed Shakir
The Consul General of India
New York, in his speech, spoke of the the occasion with his presence and Several people were honored America and India cherish. It was
rich cultural heritage of India and the extended Eid greetings to the com- at the event, including Mr. Randhir wonderful to see elected officials and
flavor of India, where festivals are cel- munity. It was heartening to see such Jaiswal, Consul General of India in members of the community come to-
ebrated with great zeal. He thanked a diverse group of people come to- New York, Dr. Ashraf M. Dahod, a gether to celebrate the festival with
the organizers and wished all the gether to celebrate a festival that is community supporter, and a success- great enthusiasm and positivity.
Muslims a joyous Eid. important to Muslims all over the ful entrepreneur, A. K. Vijayakrish- The event concluded with a short
Robert Jackson, New York State world. nan, Consul (Community Affairs), poetry performance by Mohammed
Senator, not only attended the event The highlight of the event was Shahana Bagban (Community Af- Darbar and a Ghazal Mehfil by Sing-
but also addressed the audience and when Senate Majority Leader and fairs), Mr. Robert Jackson, New er Suman Laskar and Gokul on Tab-
extended Eid greetings to the commu- New York Senator, Chuck Schum- York State Senator, John C. Liu State la, who enthralled the audience.
nity. Another New York State Sena- er, addressed the audience through Senator New York, and Mr. Imran Overall, the celebration of Eid at
tor, John C. Liu, also greeted the au- a video message. He extended his Pasha, a community leader, and oth- the Consulate General of India was
dience at the event, emphasizing the heartfelt greetings to the Muslim er members of the community who a testament to the fact that America
importance of unity and inclusivity. community and emphasized the im- have significantly contributed to pro- and India cherish and celebrate the
Dilip Chauhan, who is currently portance of inclusivity and accep- moting diversity and inclusivity. diverse cultures that coexist in these
serving as Deputy Commissioner for tance in America. New Jersey Gov- The celebration of Eid at the great nations. The event was a joyous
Trade, Investment, and Innovation ernor Phil Murphy also greeted the Consulate General of India was not occasion that highlighted the impor-
for NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Office community with a personal message just a religious event, but also a great tance of inclusivity, acceptance, and
for International Affairs, also graced and sent his Eid Mubarak wishes. reminder of the cultural diversity that diversity.

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