In the Name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful 

Bismillah hir Rahman nir Rahim - In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful 

 Islamic Shura Council of So Cal

July 5, 2017

11 Shawwal1438H

Newsletter Issue # 429
 
"And it is He who has released [simultaneously] the two seas, one fresh and sweet and one salty and bitter, and He placed between them a barrier and prohibiting partition"  ~ Qur'an 25:53 

INDEPENDENCE AND DIVERSITY

This week the U.S. celebrated Independence Day on July 4th and  Canada celebrated its 150th Canada Day on July 1st. Both counties celebrating with parades and fireworks. 

This year, nearly 15,000 people were sworn in as U.S. citizens at more than 65 such gatherings across the country,  according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services .  In Los Angeles the country's diversity was represented by the attendees at Grand Park's celebration.

For some, this is day is not a day of celebration, but a day of American hypocrisy and NPR continued its tradition to read the Declaration of Independence aloud. Although some Trump supporters didn't realize what was being read and took to social media.


SUMMER SAFETY
 
Summer is in full swing with longer days and warm nights as Southern California braces for a record-breaking heat wave this week. 

Prevent heat-related illness and keep children under 4, adults over 65 and pets hydrated and cool. Follow these useful suggestions and tips to help you stay safe . Drowning increases with hot weather, help prevent drowning by following these  tips from OCFA .



NEWS
 
This past weekend, marches were held around the U.S. calling to impeach Trump as 25 House members back a bill to remove him.

Modern matchmaking services are making a resurgence in the Muslim community, using 21st century technology. 

The border between Mexico and California is slated for wall prototypes to be built there this summer. Immigration continues to be a hot-button issue, as Muslim Ban 3.0 remains in place.

The average full-time minimum wage worker cannot afford rent in any state in the U.S. and on any given night, more that a half-million Americans experience homelessness.

A recent L.A. Times article focused on California's attempt at fixing the failing housing crisis and gig-workers receive a tax break.


EVENTS
 
The Shura Council calendar offers many community events. We have compiled a select few for your convenience. 

July 8
> Eid Dinner and Festival, in Rowland Heights.

July 9
> Shia Muslim Council Eid Picnic, in Irvine.

July 10
> Summer Youth Camps begin in Anaheim, Redlands and Rowland Heights.

July 13
> CAIR's 13th annual Muslim Youth Leadership Program in Sacramento.

July 15
> Go Beyond the Game, football camp in Los Angeles.

July 22
> FREE Citizenship Fair, in Buena Park. Reservations required.

For all upcoming events, click here. To add your upcoming event to our calendar, 
please click here.

 
 


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The Islamic Shura Council is an umbrella organization of Mosques and Muslim organizations serving the Muslims of Southern California. Since 1995,  the Council continues to foster the spirit and culture of "working together" at all levels in one of the most diverse and largest Muslim populations in the country.