As-salaamu alaikum wa rahmatullah brothers and sisters! Please join us at the University Islamic Center of Detroit (aka "Cass Mosque") to celebrate the diversity of our Ummah.

God-Willing, on Saturday, May 21st at 6pm, we are having a potluck dinner! May 21st is designated as World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development by the United Nations. In acknowledgment of this day, everyone is encouraged to bring tasty halal food from their various cultures to share with others! We are hopeful that this event will encourage cultural tolerance and promote understanding of our diversity.

يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنَّا خَلَقْنَاكُم مِّن ذَكَرٍ وَأُنثَىٰ وَجَعَلْنَاكُمْ شُعُوبًا وَقَبَائِلَ لِتَعَارَفُوا ۚ إِنَّ أَكْرَمَكُمْ عِندَ اللَّهِ أَتْقَاكُمْ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلِيمٌ خَبِيرٌ
(Qur'an 49:13)
"O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of God is the most righteous of you. Indeed, God is Knowing and Acquainted."
- English translation (Sahih International)

As an Ummah, we are the same and yet different because of the Mercy and Wonders of Allah. He raised us among nations, tribes, and ethnic groups so that we can recognize each other and be appreciative.

وَمِنْ آيَاتِهِ خَلْقُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَاخْتِلَافُ أَلْسِنَتِكُمْ وَأَلْوَانِكُمْ ۚ إِنَّ فِي ذَٰلِكَ لَآيَاتٍ لِّلْعَالِمِينَ
(Qur'an 30:22)
"And of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth and the diversity of your languages and your colors. Indeed in that are signs for those of knowledge."
- English translation (Sahih International)

We certainly are a diverse Ummah, so let's come together on this occassion and share and enjoy food from our various cultures!

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/events/prizes-and-celebrations/celebrations/international-days/world-day-for-cultural-diversity-for-dialogue-and-development-2016/

http://www.un.org/en/events/culturaldiversityday/ External Event Url
University Islamic Center of Detroit - Cass Mosque
4646 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI, United States