Over $100K Raised for the Children of Gaza

Last updated on: November 25, 2023 at 6:41 pm By irfanrydhan

Alhamdullilah, so far we have collected six figures, well over $100K in donations from the 70+ halal restaurants and small businesses across the SF Bay Area and Austin, TX who have participated in our current 30 day fund raising campaign for the children of Gaza. The funds have been sent directly to our charity partners: Islamic Relief USA, United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNRWA) USA, Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF), and Zakat Foundation of America. We are continuing this momentum... Read more

Stop the Genocide in Gaza (October 2023)!

Last updated on: October 26, 2023 at 5:19 am By irfanrydhan

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We unequivocally condemn all acts of violence and humanitarian repression against innocent civilians. The targeting of innocent civilians by Hamas is reprehensible. The indiscriminate barrage of bombs and missiles against innocent civilians in Gaza by the Israeli Government is reprehensible. It is the innocent civilians who pay the price for the violence they did not commit. Condemning the harmful impact on innocent civilians and acknowledging the years of systemic oppression of an occupied group are not mutually exclusive concepts. The... Read more

Partnerships Improve The Odds For Independent Audiology Services

Last updated on: September 22, 2023 at 12:08 pm By irfanrydhan

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Independent audiology practices in the US are a crucial service for millions of residents around the country. They provide essential hearing care and ensure that US citizens have access to top-tier provisions wherever and whenever they need it. However, one thing that has significantly boosted their efficacy is the professional partnership opportunities leading the way toward innovation. These relationships improve the odds of success and deliver a tailored product that stands out from the crowd. This post explores more. Defining... Read more

A Look Back at the Aftermath of 9/11 – 22 years later!

Last updated on: September 11, 2023 at 7:44 am By irfanrydhan

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In the summer of 2001, my friend Javaid Malik and I were working on an independent film project. Just as we were about the release the film which was about Muslim students at CAL Berkeley, the tragic events of September 11th, 2001 happened and due to the onslaught of media attention and focus on the Muslim community, we decided to drop our current project and make a totally new documentary film about the Aftermath of the terrorist attacks in New... Read more

Food, Fat & Family – An Interview with Rabia Chaudry

Last updated on: June 10, 2023 at 11:54 pm By irfanrydhan

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Rabia Chaudry is well known for her work as an attorney and in advocating for the freedom of Adnan Syed, but what you may not know is that she is also 100% a bonafide foodie. Tune in for our full interview with Rabia about her new memoir “Fatty Fatty Boom Boom”. Not only do we talk about food, family, and her lifelong relationship with her weight, but we also get to the meat of matters including a family recipe... Read more

Ask Me Anything About Ramadan (2023 Panel Discussion)

Last updated on: June 10, 2023 at 11:43 pm By irfanrydhan

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This past Ramadan, I was again able to help coordinate a panel discussion with the help of the Interfaith at Amazon group for Amazon Employees around the world to share how they participate and celebrate both Ramadan as well as Eid-ul-Fitr, which is the religious holiday which marks the end of the month of fasting for Muslims. This year, we had Muslim Amazonians from around the world including the US, Canada, UK, Turkey and Australia! You can watch the full... Read more

How to Make Religious Celebrations Hard of Hearing Friendly

Last updated on: December 7, 2022 at 2:42 pm By irfanrydhan

Everyone has the right to feel comfortable and included in religious celebrations, regardless of their faith or the occasion. Those who are hard of hearing will naturally struggle to keep up with celebrations, and ceremonies of every shape and size should still factor this into their event planning procedures. While it is a somewhat invisible disability, hearing loss is still one that shapes the lives of those afflicted. Yet, the world moves towards inclusivity more and more, and religious celebrations... Read more

Podcast: KHAMSA the project with Guled Muse

Last updated on: September 3, 2022 at 1:28 am By irfanrydhan

Special Episode of The Artistic Foodies Podcast: We sat with producer and community organizer Guled Muse to talk about his background and artistic journey leading up to the unveiling of The Khamsa Project. Khamsa, the Arabic word for five, is a multimedia art exhibition showcasing 20 Black, Muslim, Immigrant, and Refugee visual artists and musicians expressing the five stages of grief. Khamsa aims to address the different forms and contexts of grief, weaving both personal and universal experiences of loss.... Read more

The 5 Types of Cryptocurrency To Look Out For

Last updated on: September 2, 2022 at 1:56 pm By irfanrydhan

Cryptocurrency is a form of digital currency that uses encryption to secure transactions. It can be used as a store of value or as an investment asset. It’s also known as virtual money, or digital currency, and it could also be considered an asset class. The cryptocurrency was first introduced in 2009 by an anonymous person under the pseudonym of Satoshi Nakamoto. Satoshi designed the currency using cryptographic software and ensured that there would only be a limited amount of... Read more

An Amazonian Celebrates Ramadan

Last updated on: April 28, 2022 at 1:14 pm By irfanrydhan

NOTE: I originally wrote this for my org (FGBS) newsletter. Some items have been edited, as the original links were only visible to internal employees within the FGBS org at Amazon. Below is an updated version which includes public links to my YouTube channels. Feel free to comment on my blog below. Thanks About Ramadan Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic Calendar, which follows the Lunar cycle. Many Muslims, including my family, still follow the traditional method of... Read more