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An Evening with Zara Chowdhary and Zahir Janmohamed

We are honored to host an event with authors Zara Chowdhary and Zahir Janmohamed, survivors of the 2002 Gujarat Pogrom, a tragic chapter in history that targeted Gujarati Muslims. 

Event Details: Rescued from fire: Two storytellers and survivors of the 2002 Gujarat Pogrom

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Date: Saturday 9/14/2024 

๐Ÿ•’ Time: 6:00 PM EST 

๐Ÿ“ Location: The People's Forum, Robeson Theatre, New York, NY

Zara and Zahir will share their personal stories, the impact of the pogrom events on their lives, and how theyโ€™ve channeled their experiences into powerful narratives. This is an opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, learn about resilience in the face of adversity, and discuss ways to promote justice and progressive values.

Hosted by: MPV NY Chapter, Hindus for Human Rights, and Crown Publishing 

Please join us for an evening filled with enlightening conversation and thought-provoking discussions. Together we will engage in meaningful dialogue surrounding Islamophobia, its violent history and how we as a community can rise above.

Earlier Event: September 14
MPV Boston Wakhri Film Screening
Later Event: September 15
MPV LA Qur'an Chat (Virtual)