Following the interfaith prayer was a Flag Ceremony by Boy Scouts Troop 12.
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Zaheer Faruqi, of ISB Board of Directors, emphasized the importance of building bridges in the community.
"We are truly continuing to change the narrative of Muslims in America," said Mr. Kevin Riley, Editor of Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and emcee of the evening.
Mr. Cesar Mitchell, President of Atlanta City Council, gave a warm welcome to attendees.
Following dinner, Dania Ibrahim, student of Johns Creek High School,
performed a song, "Hold On," that she had written about hope inspired by the 40 Under 40 Georgia Muslim honorees.
Soumaya Khalifa, Founder and Executive Director of the Islamic Speakers Bu
reau of Atlanta, addressed the diverse group of attendees
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"I wish the world could see us tonight. We are the face of the country."
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Photocredit: Bilal Mahmud |
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Photocredit: Bilal Mahmud |
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Photocredit: Bilal Mahmud |
To see a complete list of all the honorees, please click here. Mr. Akil Secret, of ISB Board of Directors, closed the evening and urged ISB supporters to keep building bridges by donating
here.
Photocredit: Bilal Mahmud
We
thank you for attending and look forward to seeing you again soon! To view more images of this unforgettable evening, please search #40Under40GAMuslims or #ISBGala2016 on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.