The CNY RISE Center of Utica is honored to host its 4th Annual Ramadan Dinner on February 19 at:

📍 The Stanley Theatre, 259 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501

This year’s theme, “Celebrating Diversity and Coexistence,” reflects Ramadan as a time of spiritual reflection, generosity, service, and strengthening bonds across faiths and cultures.

The evening program will include:

• 📖 Qur’an Recitation by Imam Amsal Memic

• 🎤 Host Greetings by Tim Saka and Oktay Yilmaz

• 🌟 Keynote Address by Dr. Winston Soboyejo, President of SUNY Polytechnic Institute

• 🌅 Adhan (Call to Prayer) at sunset

• 🍽 Community Iftar Dinner

• 🎶 Live Music Performance by Aykhan Bunyazade

Faith leaders, educators, public officials, and community members from diverse backgrounds are expected to attend, reflecting Utica’s rich spirit of unity and inclusion.

💙 We Rise by Lifting Others
🌐 www.risecenter.org