Al-Quran Academy for Young Scholars (QAFYS) Holds Successful "Ananda Vromon 2026" at BIC Campus

Muslim Ummah of North America -MUNA New York South Zone's Greater Brooklyn West, comprising the Brooklyn South, Brooklyn West, Coney Island, Borough Park, East Flatbush Men, and East Flatbush Women chapters, organized “Ananda Vromon (Family Picnic) 2026” on Sunday, June 28, at Rockland Lake State Park in Rockland County, New York.

The event was hosted with the support of the Quran Academy for Young Scholars (QAFYS) – BIC Campus.

Held under the theme, “Nurturing Hearts and Minds through Joy, Learning, and Gratitude with Quran Academy for Young Scholars (QAFYS–BIC Campus),” the family gathering attracted nearly 3,000 participants from different states across the United States. To commemorate the occasion, the organizers also published a souvenir magazine titled “Hridoy Chhoa” (Touching Hearts).

MUNA National President Imam Dalouer Hossain attended the event as the chief guest. Special guests included Arman Chowdhury, National Executive Director of MUNA, Imdad Ullah, President of MUNA New York South Zone, along with national and zonal leaders. Representatives of various community organizations also participated in the program. In his address, Imam Dalouer Hossain urged attendees to strengthen their families and remain committed to Islamic dawah and community service.

To coordinate the event, a 17-member organizing committee was formed with Safayet Hossain Safa, National Director of MUNA Social Services, serving as Convener and Hasan Sarowaruddin Dulal, Director of Baitul Mal of MUNA New York South Zone, as Member Secretary. An eight-member advisory committee, led by Professor Kazi Ismail, also provided overall guidance. Volunteers and organizers from the participating chapters worked for nearly three months to ensure the successful execution of the event.

The day began with breakfast, followed by a variety of recreational activities and sports for children, youth, young sisters, adults, and families. Guests enjoyed seasonal fruits, traditional mango dishes, and a variety of refreshments. After lunch, the program featured cultural performances, guest speeches, and an award presentation ceremony for competition winners.

The organizers expressed their sincere gratitude to all participants, invited guests, sponsors, donors, well-wishers, advertisers in the souvenir publication, prize sponsors for the sports events and raffle draw, and members of the advisory committee for their valuable support. Participants also pledged their continued cooperation with the activities of QAFYS–BIC Campus.

The organizers said that events like Ananda Vromon 2026 help strengthen family bonds, promote brotherhood, and encourage the practice of Islamic values within the community.

The program concluded with Convener Safayet Hossain Safa thanking everyone for their support and officially closing the event. Special prayers were offered for the expansion of Islamic dawah efforts in the United States, the steadfastness of Muslim families in their faith, and peace, unity, and prosperity for the global Muslim Ummah.

Zakir Hossain (Sajal)
Brooklyn West Chapter Media Director, New York