Celebrating WNYMuslims Volunteers: Religious Service Awards


BUFFALO, NY: We are delighted to announce that the committed volunteers from WNYMuslims have been honored with the prestigious Religious Service Awards at the Network of Religious Communities (NRC) Annual Appreciation Dinner. This momentous event took place on Thursday, June 1st, 2023, at the Millennium Buffalo Hotel. We wholeheartedly congratulate our following exceptional volunteers for their remarkable contributions and unwavering dedication to our community:

  1. Noreen Khan
  2. Rabia Ellahi
  3. Naveed Choudry
  4. Waseem Khan

The NRC Annual Appreciation Dinner serves as a platform to acknowledge and pay tribute to individuals and organizations that have made exceptional efforts in promoting religious harmony, service, and community building. This year, once again, the volunteers of WNYMuslims were rightfully recognized for their invaluable service, selflessness, and unwavering commitment.

WNYMuslims has always been guided by the principles of creating awareness, encouraging diversity, and providing service by fostering unity and understanding among individuals from diverse faiths and cultures. Our volunteers play a vital role in bringing this vision to life by tirelessly working to support and uplift the broader WNY community. Through organizing interfaith dialogues, charitable initiatives, and cultural events, they have made a significant impact on the lives of many through their selfless endeavors.

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to each and every volunteer who has dedicated their time, skills, and passion to WNYMuslims. Your unwavering commitment to nurturing a sense of belonging, compassion, and respect is truly inspiring. You embody the spirit of community service and have undoubtedly made a positive impact in the lives of countless individuals.

We would also like to convey our deep appreciation to our Founding President, Prof. Faizan Haq, for his unwavering dedication and consistent efforts spanning over a decade, benefiting the community of WNY.  We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the NRC for their collaboration and support and for acknowledging the dedicated services of our volunteers. This partnership has been instrumental in promoting interfaith dialogue, understanding, and collaboration throughout the WNY region.

As we celebrate this well-deserved recognition, we are reminded of the power of unity and the positive change that can be achieved when communities come together. WNYMuslims remains steadfast in our commitment to raising awareness, encouraging diversity, and providing service to build a stronger and more inclusive WNY community.

Once again, congratulations to our exceptional volunteers on receiving the Religious Service Awards. Your unwavering dedication and selflessness have left an indelible mark on our community. We are immensely proud of you and deeply grateful for your contributions.

Thank you for being a part of our journey as we strive to create a more inclusive and vibrant WNY community.