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Earthquake Update
HDF's Earthquake Relief Update
Hold Quake Awareness Rallies on Eid
Join 18 Major Pak-American Groups in Quake Awareness Campaign
Give Fitra to the children victim of earthquake

Celebrating Eid
Jinnah's Message on "The First Eid in Pakistan"
Sweet Eid in Pakistan
18 Ways New Immigrants can Make this Eid Special!
14 Things to Remember for Eid Day
Calculate Your Zakat Online
Choose from 16 Unique "Eid Mubarak" E-Cards!

Assalamu alaikum,

As you know, HDF continues to make a difference in the lives of the thousands of children and families who have been affected by the catastrophic earthquake in the Muzzaffarabad region.

Already, over 17,000 children have lost their lives, and more than 20,000 have sustained permanent, debilitating injuries. As well, many children are suffering from the emotional trauma of such a terrible event.

Eid means ?recurring happiness.? And, Eid should be celebrated?even in times of difficulty. It is our responsibility?as Pakistanis living in peace, prosperity and security?to reach out to these children with a gift of joy and love this Eid.

Starting today (1 November) through Thursday night (4 November), HDF?s team in Pakistan will be collecting donations of ?EID GIFTS,? as well as basic, emergency need items for the children of the Muzzaffarabad region.

Please, direct your Fitra (Zakatul Fitr) and monetary gifts to this fund today!

As Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, please take some time to read new helpful articles on Eid preparation, things to do on the day of Eid, and ways of making this Eid a memorable experience.

On behalf of the Human Development Foundation, we would like to wish all of you a marvelous and safe Eid!

Peace,
HDF & YesPakistan Team

HDF's Earthquake Relief Update
In areas where there was no relief, HDF has distributed over 18 tons of food, dispersed 4,000 blankets, provided 550 tents, and treated 2,000 patients. Please Donate generously so HDF can continue its life-saving efforts. 100% of Earthquake Fund donations go towards relief and rebuilding. [read more]

Hold Earthquake Awareness Rallies on Eid
Eighteen major Pakistani-American and American Muslim organizations have jointly called on Pakistani and Muslim communities in the United States to hold Quake Awareness events on the day of Eid, the Muslim day of celebration following 30- days of fasting. [read more]

Jinnah's Message on "The first Eid in Pakistan (18th Aug 1947)"
"I fervently pray that God Almighty make us all worthy of our past and hoary history and give us strength-to make Pakistan truly a great nation amongst all the nations of the world. No doubt we have achieved Pakistan, but that is only yet the beginning of an end." [read more]

Sweet Eid in Pakistan
Eid al-Fitr in Pakistan is known as chhoti (small) or meethi (sweet) Eid as unlike three days celebrations for Eid ul Azha it celebrated for one day. Eid preparations start with the beginning of the month of Ramadan and continue throughout the month. It is customary for almost everyone to wear new dress. [read more]

18 Ways New Immigrants can Make this Eid Special!
For those who have Muslim families celebrating Eid with them, it's easy to enjoy this blessed day. For others though, Eid can be a lonely affair. If you're a recent immigrant or student here with family back home, Eid day can be depressing, since you'll be missing your family and feeling there is little reason to celebrate. Here are some ideas to help you avoid experiencing the Eid blues. [read more]

14 Things to Remember for Eid Day
If the focus of Eid this year for you and your family is making it special, emphasizing the build-up to and the actual Eid prayer also requires preparation. Here are some tips, etiquettes and points to remember for Eid day to make it happy and comfortable for all. [read more]

Say "Eid Mubarak" to Your Relatives & Friends Online!
Choose from 16 unique Eid Mubarak e-cards to extrend your Eid Greetings to friends and relatives. [Read more]

Help a family achieve dignity for just fifty cents a day!
Your tax-deductible donation of just $15 per month will help us provide services for a family of eight. $30 per month supports two families. That?s just a dollar per day to help two families reach for dignity and well-being. Won?t you take a moment to donate now?

HDF is an organization of Pakistani-Americans.

Please forward this newsletter to all who care for Pakistan & America

The mission of HDF shall be to facilitate a non-political movement for a positive social change and community empowerment through mass literacy, enhanced quality of education, universal primary health care and grassroots economic development.

Date/Time Last Modified: 6/28/2002 5:32:02 PM

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