New Jersey Communities Mark Muslim Heritage Month with Proclamations and Civic Celebrations
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By Adam Rizvi | Editor, The India Observer (TIO): NEW JERSEY — Municipal leaders across New Jersey are recognizing Muslim Heritage Month, highlighting the cultural, historical, and civic contributions of Muslim Americans through official proclamations and public celebrations in multiple communities, including Middlesex Township, Paterson, and Pennsauken.
In Middlesex Township, Mayor Brian C. Wahler formally recognized Muslim Heritage Month by presenting an official proclamation to Mr. E. Basheer Ahammed of the Muslim Center of Middlesex County. The proclamation was publicly read during a Township Council meeting, underscoring the role of Muslim residents in strengthening the township’s civic and cultural life. Local leaders noted that such recognitions promote understanding, inclusivity, and community unity across faiths and backgrounds.
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According to information shared by municipal officials, Middlesex’s proclamation aligns with similar efforts taking place throughout New Jersey, where towns and cities are increasingly acknowledging Muslim Heritage Month to honor contributions in education, healthcare, business, public service, science, and the arts.
In South Jersey, the observance was also marked in Pennsauken, where Deputy Mayor Jessica Rafeh presented a proclamation during the Second Annual South Jersey Muslim Heritage Month Festival. The event celebrated the diversity of Muslim traditions and their impact on civic life, featuring cultural performances, art exhibits, educational programming, and global cuisine that drew participation from across the region.
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Meanwhile, in Paterson, home to New Jersey’s largest Muslim population, the city announced a formal Muslim Heritage Month Celebration to be hosted by Mayor Andre Sayegh at Paterson City Hall. The civic ceremony recognizes the profound contributions of the Muslim community to the city’s economic, cultural, and public life.
The Paterson event includes the presentation of the Key to the City to Brothers Quality Halal Meat, honoring the business for its service and longstanding commitment to the local community. Expected participants include First Lady Farhanna Sayegh, Second Ward Councilman Shahin Khalique, Councilman-at-Large Forid Uddin, Deputy Mayor Raed Odeh, New Jersey Assemblyman Al Abdelaziz (35th Legislative District), Corporation Counsel Aymen Aboushi, members of the Paterson City Council, and community residents.
Local officials across New Jersey emphasized that Muslim Heritage Month is an opportunity not only to recognize history, but also to reaffirm shared civic values of service, entrepreneurship, and mutual respect that strengthen communities statewide.
Editorial Note –
When local governments acknowledge heritage, they do more than honor the past — they help build trust, understanding, and unity for the future. These recognitions reflect New Jersey’s strength as a state shaped by diverse communities working together.
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