The North East Islamic Community Center (NEICC) recently hosted another inspiring Social Family Night, bringing together community members for an evening of faith, reflection, meaningful conversation, and fellowship.

The program featured Ahmad Elsarkhawy, Clean Water Project Coordinator at Embrace Relief, who delivered an engaging presentation on how serving humanity is one of the highest expressions of worship. Drawing upon experiences from humanitarian work around the world, he reminded attendees that every act of sincere service—whether providing clean water, supporting those in need, or volunteering in our own communities—is an opportunity to seek the pleasure of Allah and leave a lasting impact.

The discussion was thoughtfully facilitated by Harun Alacatağ, who guided an interactive conversation that encouraged participants to reflect on how they can transform everyday acts of kindness into lifelong habits of service.

As always, the evening began with a warm potluck dinner, where families and young professionals shared delicious homemade dishes and strengthened friendships. Following the presentation, the community gathered in prayer before continuing conversations in a welcoming and uplifting atmosphere.

NEICC extends its sincere appreciation to Ahmad Elsarkhawy for sharing his experiences and inspiring our community, to Harun Alacatağ for facilitating the discussion, and to everyone who attended and contributed to another memorable Social Family Night.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to our upcoming NEICC programs as we continue building a community rooted in faith, service, learning, and meaningful connections.