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First, I'd like to wish Muslims a blessed Ramadan and in my native Malay, Selamat ber Puasa. Please watch my video greeting by clicking on this image.
For many years, Muslims for Progressive Values have had national retreats in person over a long weekend, but given the new normal, we decided why not proceed with a virtual version during Ramadan, a time of year where community is needed more than ever.
Programming will be forthcoming and it will be interactive, informative, spiritual, musical and poetic. You will get to meet the heads of our eight chapters and their organizing committees, the many members within our communities, MPV Ambassador Blair Imani, Imam Khalfan our partner in Burundi, Dr. Azza Karam a champion of human rights faith actors, and a few other surprises! You will learn about our work on issues of FGM/C, forced and child marriage, LGBTQ+ rights and on religious freedom. You will also get an insight on our Chaplain Endorsement program from David Oliver King, the chaplain who spearheaded setting up our endorsement system and how this is an important mechanism for MPV to normalize progressive and inclusive Islamic views.
If you are interested in participating as an observer only, the retreat will be broadcasting simultaneously on our Facebook event page.
As a way to control the environment of any unwelcoming incidents, attendees will be required to register and upon doing so, we will send a unique link attached to your registration. To register click here.
I look forward to seeing many of you, old and new faces I haven't met yet!
Onward and Upward,
Ani Zonneveld
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- President's Greeting
- Chapter Updates
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National Updates
Friday, May 1, 2020; 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PT
MPV’s Ambassador Blair Imani will be hosting a Ramadan event. Join her and LGBTQ+ Muslims from around the world for a virtual Ramadan celebration. If you are able please make a donation using the ticket link. Donations made to Muslims For Progressive Values are Zakat eligible. To register, please click here.
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Chapter Activities
MPV-L.A.
MPV-D.C.
MPV-DC will be hosting nightly virtual Qur'an readings throughout the month of Ramadan in collaboration with MPV-Atlanta and MPV-NY. MPV-DC will also be hosting virtual iftar dinners throughout the month of Ramadan. Details of these activities can be found here.
MPV-Atlanta
Check out our schedule of Zoom activities, below!
Nightly: 9:00 p.m. ET - Thursday, April 23 - Friday, May 22 - Qu’ran Reading
Fridays: 1:30-3 p.m. ET - Jumah (Khutbah + Discussion)
Fridays: 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. ET - Maghrib and Du’a
Third Saturdays (starting April 25): 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET - Qu’ran Tafseer Study Group
Sundays: 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Rumi Reading & Dhikr
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