It is our Islamic and civic duty to be involved with the local and National Government for the purpose of contributing in a positive manner to the society in which we live. The first step begins with knowing how our local governments works.
CORC (Coalition of Religious Communities) is an organization which helps all faith groups have a moral voice at the local level in Utah. UIC together with CORC has organized a MUSLIM DAY on the Hill, on Thursday Feb. 25th from 9:00am. to noon. Muslims will gather at the State Capital building. We will be given a guided tour of the Capital and meet with Utah Senators and State representatives.
Please participate to show a strong Muslim presence. You can meet us there at 9:00 or we can meet at UIC at 8:00 and carpool.
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Mayor Tom Dolan of Sandy City and the Sand City Council invited Imam Shuaib to give the invocation at the beginning of Sandy City's Annual awards Banquet which was held to honor outstanding Sandy City residents. 300 people attended the Banquet dinner which was held at South Towne Expo Center on Feb. 2nd. Sandy City Council recognized Br. Nadeem Ahmed, Br. Tariq Subhani and Sr. Naila Subhani as members of Utah Islamic Center who have had a positive impact on Sandy City. Utah Islamic Center has been recieved warmly by local politicians as a much-needed addition to Sandy. Imam Shuaib informed the audience that members of Utah Islamic Center feel proud to be part of the Sandy landscape.
