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Our great partners from the American Turkish Friendship Association stopped by HQ today. @ATFA_Fairfax @FairfaxCountyPD

We strongly condemn the horrific mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach targeting members of the Jewish community gathered for Hanukkah. We mourn the innocent lives lost, pray for the injured, and stand for religious freedom, unity, and safety for all. Read statement here:

🦃✨ What an incredible night at our Early Thanksgiving Dinner! We welcomed friends from 40+ faith, business & community organizations — amazing energy, warm connections, and wonderful feedback. 💛 Highlights: • Food for Others presentation + donations 🥫 • Raffles &

One year after his passing, we remember Fethullah Gülen, whose life of faith, wisdom, and compassion continues to inspire. His call to educate minds, serve humanity, and build bridges of understanding lives on. At ATFA, we honor his legacy through dialogue, service, and peace.

Yesterday on September 30, we enjoyed a warm #CommunityBreakfast in Fairfax City — neighbors, faith groups, businesses, nonprofits & public-safety partners came together to share updates and spark solutions. These gatherings build trust, strengthen ties & keep us connected. More

On the 4th anniversary of its Core Values declaration & the @UN #InternationalDayofPeace, AfSV releases The Islamic Sources of the Core Values of the Hizmet Movement—a scholarly work tracing how Hizmet’s 12 core values are rooted in the Qur’an, Sunnah & Islamic tradition. Click

🌿 United Against Hate – Session 1 🌿 Last night we launched the first of our four-part multifaith series on hate crime awareness & prevention. We shared dinner 🍲, learned from Fairfax County Police officers 👮, discussed in groups, & listened to powerful community stories.

We had a joyful Sunday visit to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chantilly (Tall Cedars)! We brought Noah’s Pudding to share the spirit of unity and met many new friends. Grateful for this warm connection and hopeful for more ahead. 🍲🤝 #NoahsPudding #Community

🌟 Wonderful morning at our Community Breakfast at Moda Cafe! We were honored to welcome Sully District Supervisor Kathy Smith, alongside faith leaders, nonprofits, business professionals & community friends. 💬 We’ve decided to make this a quarterly tradition! 📸 Highlights

Today we had a heartwarming visit to Providence Presbyterian Church, where we shared Noah’s Pudding (Ashure) — a symbol of unity, gratitude, and hope. Big thanks to the welcoming congregation and our amazing volunteers who made it all possible! #ATFA #NoahsPudding #Ashure

🍲✨ We dropped off 130 packages of Noah’s Pudding (Ashura) to our unhoused neighbors at @LambCenter! Ashura symbolizes unity & compassion—many ingredients, one sweet dish. Just like community. 🤝❤️ Big thanks to the Lamb Center & our amazing volunteers! 🙏👏 #ATFA #Ashura

🎨 Young members ATFA visit Workhouse Arts Center! Our youth had an inspiring tour led by CEO Keith Gordon—exploring galleries, learning the site's history, and witnessing how art transforms community. Thank you to Keith & the team for the warm welcome! #ATFA #ArtForDialogue

Our Hearts Are With Texas We are deeply saddened by the devastating floods that have impacted communities across the state of Texas. The death toll has now surpassed 100, with many still missing. Our hearts go out to the grieving families and all those who have been affected

On June 22, we gathered for a meaningful Eid al-Adha celebration with friends from many different backgrounds. The evening started with a short presentation about why Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha, including some beautiful common threads found in other faith traditions. Then

🎉 We did it — 150,000 meals packed! 🥣✨ ATFA is proud to have been a partner in the 9th Annual Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing Event — a powerful initiative uniting people of all faiths and backgrounds to fight global hunger. Together, with incredible volunteers, dedicated

Eid al-Adha Mubarak! Today marks one of the most important holidays in the Islamic calendar: Eid al-Adha, or the “Festival of Sacrifice.” It commemorates the story of Prophet Abraham, who showed deep faith and willingness to sacrifice in obedience to God. This celebration also

🌙 On March 26, we hosted a vibrant #CampusIftar at NOVA Annandale! Students, professors & staff shared food, stories, and reflections in the spirit of #Ramadan2025. A night full of unity, hospitality & connection. 💙🌍 #ATFA #HizmetCares #InterfaithDialogue #NOVACommunity

On March 14, we co-hosted a beautiful #FriendshipIftar with Youth Academy of Virginia! Over 100 young adults came together for food, unity & reflection. 💫 🎶 Sufi Melody lifted spirits 🗣️ Delegate Josh Thomas inspired us 🤝 Bonds were built over shared meals #Ramadan2025 #ATFA

🌙 On March 24th, we had the pleasure of sharing a beautiful iftar dinner with our friends from Congregation Beth Emeth. 🤝💙 It was an evening filled with heartfelt conversations, shared stories, and the joy of coming together across faiths during the holy month of Ramadan.

We had the pleasure of hosting our longtime friends from the @UnityOfFairfax congregation on March 20. The evening was filled with warm conversations, soulful music, and delicious food that beautifully enriched our Iftar dinner. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Rev. Russ and