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May
Abraham's Tent, Ramadan Experience
Abraham’s Tent Iftar Dinners | Everyday Throughout The Mounth Of Ramadan!
As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, Niagara Foundation would like to invite you to attend a Home-Based Family Iftar (breaking the fast)...
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May
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May
2018, Articles, Blog, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Ramadan Experience
Significance of Ramadan in Islam
Significance of Ramadan in Islam (Retrieved from: http://www.quranreading.com/blog/significance-and-importance-of-ramadan-in-islam/) Since many of you will be attending our Abraham’s Tent home dinners throughout this holy...
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Apr
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Jul
Blog, Event Recaps
STF: Ramadan Experience Re-cap
Ramadan Experience Dinner: Event Recap By: Hope Williams On Tuesday, June 28th, the Niagara Foundation hosted the Ramadan Experience Dinner in conjunction with...
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Jun
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Aug
Blog, Interns' Corner
Ramadan Experience 2015 Speech Recap: Mari Gallagher on Food Insecurity
On Wednesday, July 8 keynote speaker, Mari Gallagher, gave a didactic speech on food insecurity at the Sharing the Faith:: Ramadan Experience event....
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Jul
2015, Blog, Global Issues, Illinois, Interfaith, Ramadan Experience, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture
Event Recap: Ramadan Experience 2015
By Brianna Deigan, Communications Intern July 15, 2015 “There is an unseen sweetness in the stomach’s emptiness. We are lutes. When the soundbox...
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07
Jul
Religion and Spirituality
Event Recap: Imam Senad Agic on Sufism and Ramadan
By Jihan Dubose and Meghan Zacher, Public and Global Affairs Interns On Thursday July 2, 2015, Niagara’s Center of Interfaith Engagement had the...
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Jun
Blog, Interfaith
Happy Ramadan from Niagara Foundation!
Today marks the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The month holds significance as the month that the Islamic holy book,...
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Jun
2015, Abrahamic Traditions Dinner, Community Projects, Default Category, Education, Fast-a-thon, Global Issues, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Dinners, Interfaith Engagement, Lecture Series, Peace and Conflict, Ramadan Experience, Religion and Spirituality, RSVP, Sharing the Faith, Social Responsibility, Speakers, Special Events, Values
Ramadan Experience : Lecture and Iftar 2015
Articles, Blog, Interns' Corner
Being a Non-Muslim During Ramadan
By: Katie Stever, intern at Niagara The end of July marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan and fasting for Muslims...
Blog, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
Recap of Sharing the Faith: Voices of Ramadan
By: Katie Stever, Intern at Niagara On July 24th, Niagara Foundation and friends at the Center for Jewish, Christian, and Islamic Studies at...
Articles, Blog, Interns' Corner
Ramadan Experience Iftar Recap
By: Katie Stever, intern at Niagara “The first rule of interfaith relations is to start where you are.” – Martin Marty This past...
Blog, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
Ramadan in Millennium Park and at Niagara Foundation
This year, Ramadan began on June 28th and will last until July 28th. In honor of the holiday, Niagara’s interns Danny and Brandon...
Blog, Interns' Corner
Weekly Links: RAMADAN
The Blue Mosque in Turkey, decorated for the holiday (spelled Ramazan in Turkish) Our links this week are dedicated to Ramadan! The holiest...
2013, Interfaith Dinners, Nebraska
The Ramadan Experience with Friendship Force Group and South Street Temple in Lincoln
Niagara Foundation – Nebraska organized Ramadan Experience Iftar Dinner at the Sabah Bosnian Mosque on July 20th. The Mosque is located on 1145...
2013, Interfaith Dinners, Nebraska
The Ramadan Experience
Ramadan is a special month of the year for over one billion Muslims throughout the world. During this month adult and healthy Muslims...
2013, Illinois, Interfaith Dinners
Niagara Friendship & Dialogue Dinner: The Ramadan Experience 2013
You’re cordially invited to the Niagara Friendship & Dialogue Dinner: The Ramadan Experience Please Join us to break bread together in the Holy...
2012, Illinois, Interfaith Dinners
Niagara Friendship & Dialogue Dinner: The Ramadan Experience 2012
You’re cordially invited to the Niagara Friendship & Dialogue Dinner: The Ramadan Experience Please Join us to break bread together in the Holy...
07
Jul
2010, Ramadan Experience, Wisconsin
Ramadan Fast-Breaking Iftar at Madison Police Department-September 2010
While the importance of civil support to security forces is obvious, NF Madison organized a fast-breaking dinner to increase the awareness about this issue within...
2009, Illinois, Interfaith Dinners
Friendship and Dialogue Dinner: Ramadan Experience 2009
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Chicago Interfaith Gathering, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Interfaith Dinners, Ramadan Experience
LSTC’s Center of Christian-Muslim Engagement Iftar
Over the weekend, LSTC’s Center of Christian-Muslim Engagement helped host two wonderful interfaith iftar dinners! If you weren’t able to make either of...
Branches, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Interfaith Dinners, Ramadan Experience
Interfaith Iftar Dinner 2024
Dear Friends, For the Muslim faith, Ramadan is the holiest and the most significant month of the year. It is a time for...
Default Category, Dialogue Dinners, Events, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Interfaith Dinners, Ramadan Experience
Youth Interfaith Iftar Dinner
We had an amazing time at our Annual Interfaith Youth Iftar Dinner program together with college students from various faith traditions! We gathered...
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Mar
Abraham's Tent, Abrahamic Traditions Dinner, Default Category, Events, FRONTPAGE, Illinois
Abraham’s Tent Iftar Dinners
Dear Friends, As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, Niagara Foundation would like to invite you to attend a Home-Based, Family Iftar (breaking...
11
Aug
Chicago Interfaith Gathering, Default Category, Dialogue Dinners, Illinois, Interfaith Dinners, Interfaith Engagement, Ramadan Experience
Annual Interfaith Iftar Dinner
What a wonderful gathering that was! Lots of speakers, friends, gathered together around an iftar dinner. As Niagara Foundation, we are honored to...
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Aug
Illinois, Interfaith Engagement
Muslim-Jewish Youth Interfaith Dinner
Muslim students from Turkish community meets Jewish youth from Rochelle Zell Jewish High School. This April was special for three religions of the...
|Voice of Courage: Living in America Today
Dear Friends from Niagara Foundation, Congregation Beth Judea and St. Mark Lutheran Church, With great excitement, we are pleased to share with you...
07
May
Interfaith Dinners, Interfaith Engagement, Ramadan Experience
Annual Interfaith Iftar Dinner
Niagara Foundation cordially invites you to Annual Interfaith Iftar (breaking the fast) Dinner Program. The Islamic holy month of Ramadan represents a time...
07
May
Default Category, Interfaith Dinners, Interfaith Engagement
Youth Interfaith Iftar Dinner!
Niagara Foundation cordially invites youth (High School & College age) to our Youth Interfaith Iftar gathering. Muslims around the world fast from sunrise...
29
Apr
Default Category
Family Iftar (Fast-Breaking) Dinners
As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, Turkish American Society of Missouri and Niagara Foundation would like to invite you to attend...
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Apr
Abraham's Tent, Dialogue Dinners, Illinois, Interfaith, Religious Holidays, Values
The Falls: 1 Hour Remedy to Thwart Muslim Stereotypes
1 Hour Remedy to Thwart Muslim Stereotypes By: Cultureguru “Wow…what a way to blow away years of stereotypes in one evening! Everyone should...
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May
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May
Articles, Blog, Interns' Corner
Health Benefits of Religious Practice
Health Benefits of Religious Practice Fasting is known to be a common religious practice among different faiths such as Judaism, Christianity and Islam....
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Feb
2016, Illinois, Sharing the Faith
Sharing the Faith: Easter 2016 Programs
Dates & Venues: Thursday,March 24th, 2016 (St. Old Patrick’s Church) 6pm: Holy Thursday Dinner 8pm: Mass of the Lord’s Supper 9:30pm: Night Watch...
2015, Blog, Interns' Corner, Values
SnapStories: Understanding International Cultures Starting from the Teens
The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...
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Jul
2015, Blog, Religion and Spirituality
Today is Eid al-Fitr!
By Josh Heine, Communications and Membership Coordinator July 17, 2015 Today is Eid al-Fitr, which means “Feast of Breaking the Fast” in Arabic and...
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Jun
FAST- A-THON
Niagara Foundation’s Fast-a-Thon is an initiative that encourages the greater Chicago community to abstain from food and drink for one day to experience...
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May
Articles, Blog
Zeki Saritoprak – Clash of Two Islams in Turkey
This post is a guest contribution from our friend Prof. Zeki Saritoprak, of John Carroll University, who spoke at our Ramadan Experience Dinner...
Articles, Blog
Mark Baldwin: Turkish People Provide the Delight
Executive Editor of the Rockford Register Star, Mark Baldwin, just got back from a trip to Turkey with the Niagara Foundation. He’s blogging for...
Blog, Default Category, Interns' Corner
Weekly Links
There are a couple extra links about Islam and Muslims this week as we celebrate Ramadan – the holiest month in Islam. Islam...
Blog, Interns' Corner
Weekly Links
We love this viral photo undermining sectarian violence with humor! This little girl understands how to promote social cohesion! Thanks to Brandon Carter,...
Corporate and Organizational Membership
The Niagara Foundation has years of experience furthering interfaith dialogue, hosting forums for distinguished leaders to inform the public, working with academics to...
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Aug
2013, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
On Sharing Thoughts, Baklava and Faith.
By Sanya Mansoor Introductions Niagara was delighted to host representatives from the Archdiocese of Chicago community for a cozy Iftar meal at...
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Oct
Articles about Fethullah Gulen, Gulen Movement (Hizmet Movement), Islam, Turkey & more
“Globalization and Diversification of Islamic Movements: Three Turkish Cases” Ahmet T. Kuru, POLITICAL SCIENCE QUARTERLY, 120 (2), 253-274, SUM 2005. “Fethullah Gülen...
2012, Intercultural Trips, Nebraska
Barney McCoy’s trip Report
Niagara Foundation – Nebraska has organized five intercultural trips to Turkey this summer 2013. Barney McCoy who is associate professor at college of journalism...
22
Jul
2011, Dialogue Dinners, Minnesota
7th Annual Dialogue Iftar Dinner
Total Seat: 192 Reserved: 192 No available seat. Registration is closed. Please send an e-mail to [email protected] if you would like to come...
2010, Interfaith Dinners, Missouri, Ramadan Experience
Community Iftar Dinner 2010
TASOM and Niagara Foundation Missouri Branch organized the Community Iftar Dinner Niagara Foundation Missouri Branch and Turkish Amercian Society of Misouri (TASOM) shared...
2007, Intercultural Receptions, Ohio
Statehouse Dinner 2007
Event Shots Reception Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:30 PM Venue: Ohio Statehouse Capitol Atrium, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH 43215...
Ann Arbor, Dialogue Dinners, Michigan
Iftar Dinner at University of Michigan
Niagara Foundation invited students from University of Michigan to break the bread together with Turkish students in the Month of Ramadan
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Aug
2010, Dialogue Dinners, Interfaith Dinners, Minnesota, Ramadan Experience
6th Annual Dialogue Iftar Dinner
Theme: Spiritual Reflections on Fasting Date: August 25, 2010 Reception: 7:00 PM SPEAKERS:Catherine A. Cory, Chair of History Department, University of St Thomas...
2010, Dialogue Dinners, Interfaith Dinners, Minnesota, Ramadan Experience
5th Annual Dialogue Iftar Dinner
Theme: Forgiveness Date: September 10, 2009 Reception: 7:00 PM SPEAKERS: William O. Beeman, Chair of Anthropology Department, University of Minnesota Owais Bayunus, President...
2008, Dialogue Dinners, Interfaith Dinners, Minnesota, Ramadan Experience
4th Annual Dialogue Iftar Dinner
Theme: Mercy Date: September 28,2008 Reception: 6:30 PM SPEAKERS: Richard Weis, Professor, United Theological Seminary of The Twin Cities Adil Ozdemir, Co-Director of Muslim-Christian...
2007, Dialogue Dinners, Interfaith Dinners, Minnesota, Ramadan Experience
3rd Annual Dialogue Iftar Dinner
Theme: Date: September 20,2007 Reception: 6:30 PM SPEAKERS: Amy Eilberg, Rabbi, St Paul Interfaith Network (SPIN) Ralph Boelter, FBI Special Agent in Charge of...
2006, Dialogue Dinners, Interfaith Dinners, Minnesota, Ramadan Experience
2nd Annual Dialogue Iftar Dinner
Theme: Religious and Cultural Diversity Date: October 14, 2006 Reception: 6:30 PM SPEAKERS: Robin Phillips, Vice President, Executive Director, Minnesota Advocates for human...
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Aug
2005, Dialogue Dinners, Interfaith Dinners, Minnesota, Ramadan Experience
1st Annual Dialogue Iftar Dinner
Theme: Date: October 5, 2005 Reception: 6:30 PM SPEAKERS:
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