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Reminder: Election Day is November 3rd!
Posted on Monday November 2, 2009
AAI would like to remind all registered voters in Virginia that statewide elections for the posts of Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, and delegate seats are on Tuesday, November 3rd. Elections will also be held in New Jersey and several other states. Make sure you take some time to research the candidates.
21st Annual Virginia Candidates’ Night
From AAI
Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2009
The Arab American Institute hosted its 21st annual Virginia Candidates’ Night on September 27th in Tysons Corner, VA. AAI welcomed guest speaker Congressman Charles Boustany of Louisiana and Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds. Former Congressman Tom Davis served as surrogate for gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell.
This bipartisan event, co-hosted by the Arab American Republican Caucus of Virginia and the Arab American Democratic Caucus of Virginia, provided the speakers with a high-profile forum in which to address hundreds of Virginia’s most politically active Democratic and Republican Arab American constituents.
A Message from Bob McDonnell
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2009
Today, Muslims across Virginia are fasting for the last day of Ramadan. Tomorrow will be the day- long celebration of Eid ul-Fitr, a holiday celebrating the virtues of commitment, faith and trust. The Muslim community is a valued and indispensable part of Virginia. We face many challenges. But working together, we will make this a better Commonwealth to call home. On this the last day of Ramadan, and the eve of Eid ul-Fitr, I send my best wishes to the Muslim community in Virginia.
A Message from Creigh Deeds
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2009
Eid Mubarack!
As we move through the fall from the holy month of Ramadan and toward the American holiday of Thanksgiving, we often reflect on the role that faith and religion play in our lives and in that of many Virginians. Several times in this campaign, I have had the privilege of participating in Iftar, and I was honored to be included in such a warm, intimate family celebration. I understand the importance of these holy days in the Muslim calendar, and the welcome extended to me by your community speaks volumes about the inclusiveness of Virginia.
In Memory of Marwan Burgan
From AAI
Posted on Friday March 6, 2009
AAI lost a friend and longtime member on March 5th. Virginia community leader and activist Marwan Burgan inspired us with his passion for political engagement and advocacy, one that never diminished—even in the face of the cancer that ended his life. Marwan’s tenacity and love of political life was contagious, and he will be deeply missed. Our condolences to his family in Jordan where Marwan will be laid to rest.
