USA: Independence Day celebrations at Philadelphia's Nasir Mosque

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Food was plentiful and everyone enjoyed the burgers and chicken.  As it was a hot day, consuming watermelon provided the cool sensation to the participants.  In addition, water and soda bottle were also available to crunch the thirst.

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By Maudood Bhatti | July 5, 2013

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community's Philadelphia chapter celebrated America’s 237th birthday in the historic city of Philadelphia where United States of America was born on July 4th 1776.

The Ahmadiyya Nasir Mosque was decorated with American flags and two large banners carrying the sayings of Holy Founder of Islām, the Prophet Muhammad; proclaiming “Love of one’s country of residence is part of faith,” and “Muslims for Loyalty.”

The neighbors around the mosque vicinity were invited to a mid-day barbeque which was cooked on the mosque property.

The local president of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Mujeeb Chaudhry welcomed the arriving guests at the mosque with “Happy 4th of July” greetings.

The celebration was open to men and women, both having separate gathering points, and also kids who enjoyed the bouncing rack set in between the Mosque and the Mission House.

Lots of people from the neighborhood and far visited the mosque and got to meet the members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.

The elders and guest sat under the gazebo to socialize with each other.

Food was plentiful and everyone enjoyed the burgers and chicken.  As it was a hot day, consuming watermelon provided the cool sensation to the participants.  In addition, water and soda bottle were also available to crunch the thirst.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community members volunteered in food preparation and worked very hard in fulfilling their duty.

At the close of the celebrations the local community president spoke on the subject of loyalty to one’s country of residence.

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