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Office of the Governor Pat Quinn    For Immediate Release Monday, July 28, 2014   Contact Press Line: (312) 814-3158 Grant Klinzman Grant.Klinzman@illinois.gov Dave Blanchette Dave.Blanchette@illinois.gov Governor Quinn Statement on Eid al-Fitr CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan: “Today, Muslims…

Eid al-Fitr is on Monday, July 28, 2014. There will be two sets of Eid congregational prayers, starting at 8:00 AM (with takbirat at 7:30 AM) and 10:30 AM (with takbirat at 10:00 AM). Contact manager@cimic.org to assist with Eid breakfast and other activities. Parking is reserved for handicapped, elderly, and those from outside Champaign…

Dear Friends, May peace and blessings be upon you. Last week, Governor Quinn hosted his 2nd Annual Iftar Dinner at the Illinois Executive Mansion. (Scroll down for pics.) It was an enjoyable and memorable evening including: good company representative of the Muslim American community’s rich cultural diversity; great speeches commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the signing of…

Ramadan Qur’an Memorization Challenge for all ages will be conducted in the Masjid on Saturday, July 26, after Dhuhr. See flyer for details and registration. Qur’an Camp for children grade K and up will meet in the Masjid every Tuesday and Thursday throughout Ramadan from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. The camp is free of charge and is…

In this report, MAAC calls for a coordinated effort to help the most vulnerable juveniles in our State and a policy that shows compassion to the elderly in our prisons. Recognizing the key role that education and economic opportunity play in the reduction of social disparities, MAAC also recommends an inclusive outreach strategy to education…