IMAN: Community Iftar, Atlanta, Ga.

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It is the 21st day of fasting in the month of Ramadan 1444 A.H., and Muslim from all over the city of Atlanta converged on 

what would be a vacant lot  located at 2491 Martin Luther King Dr., S.W. Atlanta, Ga.  The site was reminiscent of the celebratory atmosphere  of the breaking of the fast.  This  event was sponsored by IMAN Atlanta, a grassroots organization dedicated to the upliftment of the less fortunate in the Atlanta area.  

Who is IMAN, and what is it's history?  The Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) is a community organization that fosters health, wellness and healing in the inner-city by organizing for social change, cultivating the arts, and operating a holistic health center.  

IMAN incorporated as a nonprofit in 1997 through the drive of people directly affected by and deeply invested in social issues affecting communities of color living on Chicago’s South Side. Since that time, IMAN has steadily grown and, in 2016, opened a second office in Atlanta to continue mobilizing a cross-section of people committed to this mission.

Present at the IFTAR, was the outgoing director of the Atlanta office, Brother Mansour Sabree, along with the founder Sheikh Rami Nashashibi of Chicago. The Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens was also present among a host of other notables in the Atlanta area.  

The gathering culminated with a message from Sister Ieasha Prime, who reminded the audience of the importance of putting our total trust in Allah and knowing the He will never forsake us in doing that which is good.  

Sister Ieasha Prime's Presentation:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq9KPQIoSSa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Needless to say, everyone was happy to partake in the fast breaking at Marghrib time.   

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Ustadh Umar Carter and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, 22 Ramadan 1444 A.H. 

Change. Serve. Inspire.

As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, it's important to recognize the vital role that location plays in shaping our communities. Whether we're talking about urban centers, rural areas, or anything in between, the way that we organize ourselves and our resources can have a profound impact on the quality of life for those who call a particular place home.

One key factor in this equation is the role of government in supporting community organizing. When local authorities take an active role in fostering grassroots efforts to build stronger, more resilient communities, the results can be truly transformative.

Special thanks to #atlanta 61st mayor Andre Dickens for coming out and showing support for the effort to reimagine and revitalize ATL’s #westend. It was an honor and privilege to celebrate #Iftar with such a vibrant and dynamic community!