Niswa Spring Function
By Naushad Sarwar
Shamim
Ibrahim addresses
the gathering |
“We have many things
to be thankful for. For the season of spring, the beauty
of God’s creation. To be outdoors, the sky, the sun,
the flowers, the warmth and the general air of exhilaration,”
Ms. Shamim Ibrahim strted at the Niswa Spring Function on
April 29, 2006. This year’s function was hosted at
Mr. and Mrs. Abdul Wahid’s residence in Pasadena,
California.
Niswa is a non-profit charitable organization established
in 1990 with the aim to preserve and strengthen Muslim families,
protect the rights of Muslim children, aid needy individuals,
and promote healthy and happy living. Niswa undertakes multifarious
tasks: it provides shelter to domestic violence victims
and help to those confronted with immigration problems.
It fosters family recruitment, offers financial aid, and
helps families in crisis. It also extends legal service
referrals.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Shamim Ibrahim congratulated
the guests, volunteers, donors and the hosts who made their
cozy home available for the occasion. She also applauded
Mrs. Khatija Kazi, Mrs. Amina Adaya, Mrs. Roman Wahid, Mrs.
Sara Ansari, and Mrs. Asra Zaman who previously hosted Niswa’s
Member Appreciation Day.
“Tents for earthquake victims in Pakistan, relief
for tsunami in Thailand, helping orphanages in Benda Aceh
Indonesia and victims of Gujrat riots are some of Niswa’s
contributions,” Ms. Shamim Ibrahim revealed.
After the brief address, the guest enjoyed a delicious lunch
followed by a scarf fashion show where guest got to see
different varieties and styles of scarves especially suited
for Muslim women. A jewelry show by Ms. Sana Abbasi also
greatly attracted the guests. Ms Abbasi teaches Fashion
Design at CSUN.
Besides, Dr. Xu and his colleagues demonstrated their acupuncture
skills while Mr. Armand Arnazzi entertained the guests with
music.
The event turned out to be highly enjoyable.
Niswa can be contacted by any community member in need of
help at 310-534-0022.
Above:
Guests at the Niswa function
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