Bay Area Muslim Group to Celebrate 25 Years of Participation in Civic Life

April 27, 2006

Source: The Mercury News

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/14440686.htm

On April 27, 2006 the The Mercury News reported, "United Muslims of America, a Bay Area-based organization that encourages Muslims to participate in civic life, is celebrating its 25th anniversary Saturday with a dinner and symposium in Newark. Fremont organizer Syed R. Mahmood, who ran unsuccessfully for a Republican seat in Congress in 2002, said speakers will discuss the role of the government in addressing the rising rift with Muslims, and how a national policy can promote harmony with Muslim countries."