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A Nature-Friendly Diplomatic Initiative

Left to right: Mrs Phoebe Kapouano (EU Delegation), Mrs Isabel Fezas Vital (Portugal), Mrs. Anamaria Maior Left to right: Mrs Susi Weiss (Austria), Mrs Anamaria Maior (Romania), and Mrs Isabel Fezas Vital (Portu-
(Romania), Mrs Monika Langer (Luxembourg), Mr Martin Bengtsson (Sweden), Mrs Sol Cabanas (Spain), Mrs gal) - Photo: Monika Langer
Danara Kazykhanov (Kazakhstan), and Mrs Susi Weiss (Austria) - Photo Elisabeth Herndler
n By C. Naseer Ahmad friendly diplomatic initiative. dences sustainably and contribute to about sustainability (e.g., zero en- tourists sometimes might not be
There is something to be learned a cleaner and greener environment ergy buildings) mindful of the trash they leave be-
here are many ways dip- from this initiative because of the by doing the following: In cooperation with SRW-DC, hind.
lomats and their spouses inspiration and dedication of all • Avoid waste/recycle “A Volunteer Day in the Woods” During this noble effort, the
Tserve their countries while those involved. • Switch to green energy, sponsored by the Luxembourg participants walked three miles in
representing them in Washington. “Sustainable Residences in don’t waste energy Embassy was not only community order to collect trash. This collective
Often, diplomats are working be- Washington DC” (SRW-DC) is a • Use Rainwater for irriga- service but also taking care of the effort was not only great teamwork
hind the scene and away from the network of the Spouses/Partners of tion, reduce use of water environment. Diplomatic spouses but an exercise in humility – re-
limelight. An example is “A Vol- the EU Member State Ambassadors. • Use organic/green clean- and staff spent a day collecting trash specting mother nature and dem-
unteer Day in the Woods” orga- This network welcomes like-mind- ing products on the scenic Sugarloaf Mountain in onstrating that despite the high of-
nized recently by the Luxembourg ed ambassadors’ spouses/partners • Special actions like tree Maryland. Due to Sugarloaf Moun- ficial status, working to protect the
Embassy in cooperation with the from all over the world. SRW-DC’s planting and waste collection tain’s proximity to Washington DC environment serves humanity in
European Union, truly a nature- goal is to run the diplomatic resi- • Excursions to learn more and its popularity as a historic park, immeasurable ways.
MPAC Hollywood AMMWEC Prominent Physician Dr Yousuf Raza

Bureau Looking Hosts National
for Talented Interfaith Iftar Siddiqui Departs in Makkah
Screenwriters n By Dr A. Khan

n By Anila Ali Chicago, IL
r Yousuf Raza Siddiqui, a
ith the 2021 Ramadan prominent Pakistani-Sau-
season just behind us, I Ddi physician passed away
Whope you had a blessed in Makkah on May 21, 2021. His
and joyous Eid. Ramadan was a funeral prayers were offered after
month of reflection, generosity, the fajr prayers at Al-Masjid al-
and peace. In that spirit, we are Haram and later he was buried in
proud to have hosted a National Jannat al-Mu’alla, located north
Interfaith Iftar, which was viewed of Al-Masjid Al-Haram, the cem-
by thousands of people across the etery where Prophet Muhammed’s
n partnership with Open Screen- globe. (SAW) wife Hazrat Khadija (RA),
play and Muslim Kids TV, the It was so heartwarming to grandfather, and other ancestors
IMPAC Hollywood Bureau is see leaders from so many differ- are buried. When Saudi Airline’s Boeing 707 stani ambassador decided to visit
“looking for talented screenwriters ent faiths and backgrounds come Yousuf Reza Siddiqui was born landed at the Riyadh airport, Dr Sid- Al Majma’ah a town near Riyadh,
to write a pilot episode for a new an- together to honor our holy month in 1938 in the State of Bhopal. He diqui found out that there were no to meet Pakistani doctors serving
imated action-adventure children’s of Ramadan and to share their sup- received early education in Bhopal buildings at the airport, all custom in the region. When the Pakistani
series called Time Hoppers: The Silk port for AMMWEC. As Congress- and Aligarh and later moved with formalities and passenger handling ambassador’s DC-4 plane landed
Road, to be streamed globally on woman Abigail Spanberger stated, family to Thana Bhawan (UP, Brit- were done under a tent and in a tin on the Al-Majma’ah’s dirt runway,
Muslim Kids TV,” according to an e- “I have been impressed by the work ish India), one of the seats of 1857 shack. there were no airport buildings, he
mail message, It adds: of AMMWEC to fight religiously revolts against the British. After par- Dr Siddiqui was initially post- was greeted by Pakistani doctors
“Time Hoppers: The Silk Road is motivated hate and bigotry through tition Dr Siddiqui’s family migrated ed by Saudi Health Ministry at the and Saudi Amir. After his meet-
a planned 13-part 2D animated TV se- inclusivity and fostering shared ex- to Pakistan. In the early 1950s, he Government dispensary in Hauta ing with the Pakistani doctors, the
ries for children aged 6-9 years. The se- periences.” Other esteemed speakers passed his Intermediate exam from Sudair (located about 140 km north ambassador decided to return the
ries follows the adventures of a group included Congressmembers Katie C&S Government College, Shikar- of Riyadh) and then at a hospital in next day to Riyadh by car. Dr Yousuf
of gifted friends who travel through Porter, Judy Chu, Jamie Raskin, Lee pur, Sindh, and got admission in Al-Kharj (a town located southwest Siddiqui requested the ambassador
time to rescue Muslim scientists dur- Zeldin, Brendan Boyle, Bonnie Wat- the Liaquat Medical College (later of Riyadh). to visit Hauta Sudair as it would be
ing the Golden Age of Islam, while son Coleman, Charlie Crist and Ted became a University), Hyderabad, Dr Yusuf Siddiqui’s younger on his way to Riyadh. The ambas-
shedding light on their accomplish- Deutch, along with many other hon- Sindh. After completing his MBBS, brother Shahid Siddiqui narrates sador agreed. It was late night, Dr.
ments and contributions to science. orable public servants. Thank you all he practiced in Hyderabad. an interesting event that took place Siddiqui informed Amir of Hauta
“We want you to write a screen- for watching and joining! In 1958, after the deterioration in Hauta Sudair: “After arriving in Sudair of the visit. The Amir sent his
play for an exciting 12-minute pilot The Iftar was also a wonder- of Saudi-Egyptian relations, the gov- Saudi Arabia, the Pakistani doc- men to Al-Majma’ah to buy fruits
episode that takes our cast of charac- ful opportunity to connect with old ernment of Saudi Arabia expelled all tors won the hearts of Saudi people and snacks for the next day’s party in
ters on an adventure in the world de- partners and to build bridges with Egyptian doctors from Saudi Ara- through their professional and com- the Ambassador’s honor. All shops
scribed in the series synopsis, while new ones. This past month, we also bia. The Saudi government hired a passionate service and care. Unlike were closed but when the Amir’s
adhering to the story arc and episode partnered and collaborated with large number of doctors from Paki- Egyptian doctors, Pakistani doctors staffers told the shopkeepers about
formula provided. The audience for other women’s organizations such as stan’s West and East wings. Dr Sid- refused to accept any monetary bak- the importance of the occasion they
this series are children all over the NEBAF to empower women and diqui was part of this large group. In shish or gifts from patients on top of opened their shops. The next day
world.” AMMWEC, P24 the early 1960s he arrived in Riyadh. their government salary. The Paki- SIDDIQUI, P24
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