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The Nazda Alam Foundation celebrated the end of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, on May 7th, 2023.

The event was opened with remarks by its founder, Nazda Alam. She spoke about the foundation and its past achievements and current partnerships and alliances and future endeavors. The event moderator was Dr. Denise Sharif, a current board member of the foundation. 

The Foundation was blessed to have Imam Dr. Talal Eid started the event by stating how meaningful Ramadan is and how Muslims keep it throughout the year and talked about how everyone of all faiths can pray together and how we can show care for each other.

The Foundation was honored to have guest speakers Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Steve Grossman.

The Honorable Marian Ryan talked about her how her office is supporting and working with NAF in the community. She also spoke in great detail about Muslim and immigrant women in diverse areas in Massachusetts and that we more of them leading in government positions. She talked about her career and being a woman in her position and was encouraging to other women to be leaders. 

Steve Grossman, former State Treasurer, DNC Chair, and current CEO of the nonprofit Initiative for a Competitive Inner City which works for small intercity businesses owned by minority populations. He spoke about how the organization can partner with NAF to empower women.

Dr. David Crisci, co-founder of Global Education Partners and a consultant for NAF, spoke about the recent grants that they applied for on behalf of NAF and updates to the website, social media accounts and answered general questions afterwards.

Dr. Sharif spoke about the new internship program NAF has and introduced its first 3 summer interns. And Nazda closed out the program by talking briefly about the upcoming Speaker Series, thanking everyone for coming, and inviting all to enjoy some delicious food.

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Missing Climbers

Nafiun Awal of Boston, Massachusetts currently in Seattle with his friend Eli Michel of Columbia City, Indiana, went  missing on May 5, 2023, while they were on a hiking trip in the Denali National Park, Alaska. Please pray for them both. #NafiunAwal is the oldest son of Haris. Both are missing due to an avalanche in Alaska. Please share this post as much as you can to continue the searches by National Ranges in USA. MORE INFORMATION HERE

Ramadan Mubarak!

May the Almighty bless all of us during this holy month: Keep us healthy and able to care our loved ones; Support the needy; Wish well to our friends, neighbors, co-workers and strangers we may meet. This is the month of giving and we should be aware of giving food for those that are hungry, provide medical care for the sick and give love/paise for all those we know! 

International Women's Month

Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain

As we  celebrate ‘International Women’s Day’ on March 8, with a vision to ensure a more equal world regardless of gender, to ensure Justice, dignity, hope for daughters everywhere. We remember  the beloved writer, women rights activist and educationist, Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain (1880-1932), lovingly known as Begum Rokeya-a trailblazer who celebrated the path of freedom for the Muslim women in Bengal.


As we celebrate her 138th birth anniversary, we ask that you take a moment to read more about her below:

https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/tribute/news/begum-rokeya-trailblazer-womens-rights-1670908

WE OUR PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU

Read d7 Councilor Anderson's Monthly Newsletter

Councilor Anderson was elected to the Boston City Council on November 2, 2021, becoming the first African immigrant and Muslim-American elected to the Boston City Council. She proudly represents District 7, consisting of Roxbury, Dorchester, Fenway, and part of the South End.

Councilor Anderson's Newsletter

Joe Moakley Internship Program

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2023 State House Inauguration Ceremony

Nazda Alam was a guest on behalf of the Nazda Alam Foundation at the Governor's Council breakfast. The breakfast was given at the Governor's office in small personal gathering. Mrs. Alam was introduced to  guests as the 1st Muslim Immigrant Female Electorate (2016) in MA and as NAF's president. 

Winners of the 2022 Kirkus Prize

Winners of the 2022 Kirkus Prize

Winners of the 2022 Kirkus Prize

Winners of the 2022 Kirkus Prize

Winners of the 2022 Kirkus Prize

Winners of the 2022 Kirkus Prize

Board member, Nadia Ahmad, is part of a team of researchers awarded the Sloan Foundation of $500,000

Board member, Nadia Ahmad, is part of a team of researchers awarded the Sloan Foundation of $500,000

Board member, Nadia Ahmad, is part of a team of researchers awarded the Sloan Foundation of $500,000

Read About It Here

Nazda was voted by Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women one of the Unsung Heroines 2019

Board member, Nadia Ahmad, is part of a team of researchers awarded the Sloan Foundation of $500,000

Board member, Nadia Ahmad, is part of a team of researchers awarded the Sloan Foundation of $500,000

Read more here

Nazda Alam interviewed by The MetroWest Daily News regarding Rohingya – Atrocities Against Women

Board member, Nadia Ahmad, is part of a team of researchers awarded the Sloan Foundation of $500,000

Nazda Alam interviewed by The MetroWest Daily News regarding Rohingya – Atrocities Against Women

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Watch Nazda talk about the electoral college and the voting process in this important video.

Watch Nazda talk about the electoral college and the voting process in this important video.

Nazda Alam interviewed by The MetroWest Daily News regarding Rohingya – Atrocities Against Women

Watch Here

Local Filmmaker Documents Atrocities Committed Against Rohingya Women

Watch Nazda talk about the electoral college and the voting process in this important video.

Local Filmmaker Documents Atrocities Committed Against Rohingya Women

Interview with GBH

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