The Holy month of Ramadan, which is starting on June 18th this year, is a very special time for Muslims. During this 29 - 30 day period, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk after which time the fast is broken with a feast called 'Iftar'. We have set aside a few nights that month to share Ramadan with […]
Ramadan is the name of the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar. During the blessed month of Ramadan, Muslims all over the world abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours. Ramadan is a special month for Muslims because the Quran was revealed during this month. For Muslims, Ramadan is a […]
As you may know, the Islamic holy month of Ramadan has commenced, and Muslims all over the world are observing this time through abstaining from food, drink and other worldly pleasures during the daylight hours, spending time and money to help those less fortunate, and focusing on how they can improve themselves. It’s also a […]
The Holy month of Ramadan, which is starting on June 18th this year, is a very special time for Muslims. During this 29 - 30 day period, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk after which time the fast is broken with a feast called 'Iftar'. We have set aside a few nights that month to share Ramadan with […]
Pacifica Speakers Series Assemblymember Kevin Mullin Kevin Mullin represents the 22nd Assembly District ( Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, Foster City, Hillsborough, Millbrae, Pacifica, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, portions of South San Francisco and the Coastside communities of Montara and Moss Beach). He serves as Speaker Pro-Tem for the 2015-16 legislative session. Born […]
From Fear to Friendship The ability to make our country safer, secure, peaceful and harmonious lies in our hands. Let us unite to honor the victims of 9/11, their families and first responders as we strive to transform this tragic day into one of peace & community building. Let us walk on the path Dr. […]
Please mark your calendars for HAF's Annual Northern California Gala Fundraising Dinner highlighting Hinduism in the Mainstream: Coming of Age! This year’s dinner will feature influential Hindu American and interfaith leaders, who will highlight the emergence of Hinduism in mainstream American society and the coming of age of the Hindu American community in politics, academia, […]
"The Changing Center: Thoughts on Resilience in the Face of Ambiguity." Since 2010, Dr. Tom Gage, Professor Emeritus, Humboldt State University, has chaired the International Youth Platform of the Gulen Institute of Houston,Texas. This essay contest has brought more than a hundred winning student authors to Congress to receive awards from thirty-four nations and twenty-six […]
Dear Friends, The season is upon us, with Thanksgiving just around the corner. Pacifica Institute would like to invite you and yours to the Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner. In an effort to provide more ways to give thanks for the many blessings surrounding us, we encourage one and all to join the blanket drive arranged […]
A special opportunity to learn how Muslims celebrate their holidays. All great religions encourage its followers to love their neighbors.But to love our neighbors, “we must know our neighbors." Three panelists from Islam, Christianity and Judaism will share how they celebrate their holidays, followed by Q & A and table sharing to encourage dialog and […]