PICNA and Masjid Noor Ul Huda, a prominent local mosque joined hands to organize a highly successful Muslim Youth Speech Contest In Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday, July 28, 2018. “It was a delight to see children, as young as seven years, speak to adult audience with confidence, courage and commitment on their favorite topics”, said Chaudhry Sadiq, President, PICNA. Chaudhry went on to say that he would like to see these youth become community leaders, public representatives and scholars and make their communities, their faith and their nation feel proud of them.
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A Challenging Situation Turned into an Opportunity for Peacemaking and UnderstandingGod Almighty has His mysterious ways of bringing people together, changing hearts and minds and creating miracles. This is exactly what transpired in the cities of Columbia and Irmo in the state of South Carolina.
PICNA and Masjid Noor ul Huda Hold a Major Awareness EventNearly fifty faith and community leaders thronged to Masjid Noor Ul Huda, a prominent mosque in Columbia, SC, for an evening of learning, sharing and positive engagement. PICNA and the mosque have traditionally held the Ramadan Sharing event for many years now. Over 1.6 Billion Muslims observe the fasting month of Ramadan around the world
with spirituality, enthusiasm and dedication. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam that instils the traits of sharing, caring and sacrifice in the believers. Premier of UPF’s Latest Movie ‘The Sultan and the Saint’ Held in the Historic City of Charleston12/27/2017 PICNA - Unity Productions Foundation Partnership Continues to ProsperThe interfaith community of Charleston had the special privilege of being treated to the premiere of the much awaited documentary movie 'The Sultan and the Saint' on Saturday, November 18, 2017. The show, attended by faith and community leaders, intellectuals and academicians, was held at the School of Sciences and Mathematics building at the College of Charleston.
'Understanding Islam and Muslims' Presentation well received at the City HallBuilding on Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin's initiative of December, 2016, entitled "Embracing Your Muslim Neighbor", The City of Columbia and PICNA jointly organized a much anticipated program "Knowing Our Muslim Neighbor" - 'Understanding Islam and Muslims' on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at the City Council Chambers.
PICNA President addresses 2017 Summit ConferenceProminent educationists, community, faith and civic leaders as well as law enforcement officials of South Carolina, came together under one roof in a two day Summit Conference at Columbia Metropolitan Conference Center from June 12 to 13, 2017. Organized by the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, this was the second annual summit conference after the inaugural event in 2016.
National 'March for Science' rally held at the SC State CapitolAround 2000 people holding colorful and creative signs filled the grounds of the State Capitol in Columbia on Saturday, April 22, 2017, as part of a national 'March for Science' rally. Washington, D.C. That attracted 100,000 participants, was among 600 cities world wide that marked the day to emphasize the significance of Science and related research for the good of humanity.
PICNA and University of South Carolina (USC) organized an event entitled ' Discover Islam' at Sonoco Pavilion of the Darla Moore School of Business on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. The highlight of the evening's program was a presentation entitled "Understanding Islam and Muslims" by Chaudhry Sadiq, President of PICNA.
PICNA and Unity Productions Foundation hold "The Sultan and the Saint" Premiere in South Carolina4/3/2017 The True Story of St. Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of EgyptPICNA and Unity Productions Foundation (UPF) held the South Carolina premiere of the much-awaited movie"The Sultan and the Saint", about Muslim Christian peacemaking, at the Midlands Technical College, NE campus in Columbia on Sunday, March 12, 2017. The film was enjoyed by an enthusiastic audience comprising of community leaders, faith leaders, intellectuals and professionals from Muslim and Non-Muslim community.
PICNA and Lutheran Seminary Present a Highly Successful ProgramIn view of the challenges being faced by U.S. Muslims and in the light of the current volatility in national political environment, PICNA and Lutheran Seminary produced their first joint program entitled, "Understanding Islam and Muslims" on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at their premises In Columbia, SC. The event was co-hosted by PICNA and Academy of Faith and Leadership, a subsidiary of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and held at their Stavros Hall.
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