THE Anna Catherina Islamic Complex (ACIC) has received a much needed multi-media projector through the benevolence of a former member of the Complex, now Imam of one of the largest mosques of people of West Indian origin in New York, Masjid Al Abdin, Shaikh Safraz Bacchus and his wife, Sister Nazelene Bacchus.
The donation came following a request made by ACIC to Shaikh Safraz a short while ago, and the Shaikh delivered on his promise.

The projector will be used mainly for the social evenings at the Complex, where persons would be engaged in games, recreational and other social activities. The Complex has already purchased a large all-weather projector screen to be used with the donation.

The social evenings are designed to move young people off the streets and other areas which can encourage harmful behaviours; and, as usual, attendance at the social evenings is open to both Muslims and non-Muslims.

Shaikh Safraz expressed pleasure on behalf of his wife and on his own behalf at being able to continue to support ACIC as it continues to lead the Muslim community in Guyana and to be recognised all over the world for its superb presentation of Islam as a religion of peace and tolerance.

President General of ACIC, Hakeem Khan, thanked Shaikh and Sister Nazalene for their response to the request for donation, and said the donation would go a long way towards enhancing activities at ACIC. Shaikh Safraz has been recipient of the prestigious National Islamic Award in 2012.

ACIC’s facilities have always been open to attendance from both Muslims and non-Muslims, and it shares a good relationship with all Islamic organisations in Guyana as well as all other religious groups.

(Michel Outridge)