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SoutH aSian community outreacH (Saco)

Group hosts 10th Annual Interfaith Holiday Celebrations

to bring communities and people together

OUR BUREAU ious festivals bringing all communities together. annual dinner on hosted on Wednesday, Decem-
Their participation in Memorial Day parade was ber 15th at the Royal Albert Palace in Edison, NJ.
Edison, NJ
applauded by everyone. The festivities program started at 6:30 PM. Be-
outh Asian Community Outreach (SACO) For last 10 years, SACO is uniting various sides prayers from various religions, individuals
invited a diverse group of individuals communities with well-planned events aimed at with a great contribution for the community were
Sfrom all faiths, races, religions, or politi- understanding the cultures to bring them togeth- recognized.
cal affiliations to celebrate our values of unity er for building a harmonious society. The award recipients of this year are Hon.
and brotherhood at their 10th Annual Holi- “The aim of SACO since it was founded in Zahid N Quraishi, first Muslin Federal District
day Gala on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. 2012 is to celebrate the ‘Unity in Diversity’ by Judge, Kevin P McCabe, Chairman of the Mid-
It was attended by several top elected officials collaborating with various organizations of South dlesex County Democratic Committee, Dr. H.
and local dignitaries and community leaders. Asian origin and showcase our heritage giving op- R. Shah. Chairman and CEO of TV Asia, and
South Asian Community Outreach was portunity to everyone to understand us” said Sam Sunil Hali, South Asian media pioneer for more
founded in 2012 and has grown into a formidable Khan, founder of SACO. “During the pandemic than two decades in broadcasting and newspapers
organization lead by Nilesh Dasondi, Dr Nimisha while the world seems to be divided, our goal is business.
Shukla, Seema Jagtiani among others with their to bring everyone together and break bread with Many dignitaries attended the mega event
inaugural event as the Independence Day Fire- each other” which included, LeRoy Jones (NJDSC State
works in Edison. Since then, it has celebrated var- This year’s Interfaith SACO Celebrated 10th Continued at next page... >>

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