GuardianNewsUSA – Houston, TX – Guests are beginning to arrive in Houston for the long anticipated inauguration of the Ansar-ud-Deen Society North America (ADSNA). The event will take place on April 23rd, 2016, 9:00 am at Phoenix Events Center on 15152 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77083. Hosts of the events are North American-based Ansar-ud-Deen societies in the Southwest Houston, Washington DC, Chicago & South Florida Branches. ADSNA is an association of all Ansar-ud-Deen Mosques, educational alumni & affiliates in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the other countries in the continent, aimed at promoting spiritual & educational excellence of Islamic & Western knowledge in the society.
Ansar-Ud Deen Society was founded in Lagos for the purpose of the educational development of Muslims and also as a body to enhance the moral and social development of the Muslim community. The group was formed in December 21, 1923 by a group of young men – forty two in number to be precise – who wanted to promote the cause of education and ensure the nobility of the practice of their faith.
Today, the organization has remained the oldest, largest, most famous, and most respected Muslim organizations in Nigeria; living up to its mission to enhance the status of the populace through unwavering pursuit of knowledge; maintaining good relationship with the traditional and religious leaders of the time, and enjoying the support of the political establishments and general population.
Houston’s event would reflect these values through lectures and speaking engagements by prominent clerics who would serve as special guests. For instance, His Eminence, the National Missioner, Sheikh Imam Abdur-Rahman Olanrewaju Ahmad will deliver the event’s major lecture, while the National Secretary, Alhaji Lateef Seinde Karim would deliver the keynote address. The Theme of the event is “Founding of the first Ansar-ud-Deen school in the Diaspora.” Other prominent guests, including the group’s global president, Alhaji Femi Okunnu (SAN) are also expected at the event.
Hosting this event in Houston, the fourth most populous city in the nation, is a better choice and reflects the city’s diverse outlook. Houston is described as the nation’s demographic future with 2.2 million residents and 145 different languages spoken in a predominantly racial and ethnic composition. Houston’s international status also makes it a perfect hub for various businesses and organizations worldwide. For example, Ninety-two foreign governments have official representation in the city through consulates or trade offices, ranking Houston’s consular corps third in the nation.
Ansar-ud-Deen Society’s North American inauguration in Houston will attract guests from major other cities of the United States and Canada. Enthusiasts including students, scholars and other categories of guests are expected at the event’s lecture segment; a goodwill message by Missioner, Imam Ahmad. Sheik Ahmad holds membership in the National Executive Committee of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, National Interfaith Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (NACA), Interfaith Advisory Committee against Corruption to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission – EFCC; the chairmanship of the Movement Against Corruption (MAC), and many others.
The Ansar-ud-Deen Society North America (ADSNA)’s Inauguration Ceremony holds on April 23rd, 2016, by 9:00 am at Phoenix Events Center, 15152 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77083. For more information, please call 708-822-9554.
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