Event to kick off chapter of deaf Muslim group in Richardson

Event to kick off chapter of deaf Muslim group in Richardson

By HEATHER NOEL, Neighborsgo – [email protected]

Published: 19 May 2014

The Islamic Association of North Texas will host a kickoff event for the DFW chapter of Global Deaf Muslim from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday.

Global Deaf Muslim is a Virginia-based nonprofit established to bring awareness to the rights and needs of the deaf Muslim community. The event will include dinner and guest speakers from the Islamic community.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or at the door at 840 Abrams Road.

Proceeds will benefit the DFW chapter of Global Deaf Muslim and also support the nonprofit’s project to convert the Quran into American Sign Language.

To learn more about the group, visit http://www.globaldeafmuslim.org.

SOURCE:

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/richardson-lake-highlands/headlines/20140519-event-to-kick-off-chapter-of-deaf-muslim-group-in-richardson.ece

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