What is Outreach Season 2008?
Outreach Season is a period of time of about three months long, which falls between the start of Ramadan and the end of ‘Eid ul-Adha. During this timeframe, we have the blessed month of Ramadan (prescribed fasting for all Muslims), ‘Eid Al-Fitr (marks the end of Ramadan), Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca), and ‘Eid ul-Adha (marks the end of Hajj). Those four events are filled with worship, obedience, and submission to Allah (SWT). These events are very visible within the Muslim community but less visible to the nation as a whole.
Outreach Season is the hope to make these events and this season fully utilized by reaching out beyond the Muslim community in order to share with our fellow citizens the mercy, blessings and joy of this blessed time. During this time, we should also be extending our hands to help the needy in our community, to opening dialogue and channels of communications with interfaith groups and to our neighbors and the society at large. In cities across the United States Muslims and non-Muslims will come together as brothers and sisters for special events such as Town Hall meetings and Civic Iftars (fast breaking dinners), Iftars for the Needy, Neighborhood Iftars and Eid Games, Interfaith Receptions, and the Eid al-Adha Meat Drive. Open Houses, Toy Drives for sick children, and Professional Development seminars for Educators.
The Muslim American Society cordially invites you to attend the Outreach events being held in your city. Help build the bridge and dissolve the misconceptions that exist among us. Those interested in volunteering for the MAS Service Corps or donating to the Relief Drive may contact MAS Service Corps at 319-892-0256.