New York: Rahila Aslam, a social figure of the Pakistani-American community in New York, organized Niaz-e-Haleem in memory of Iman Hussain (RA) and his loyal companions of the Karbala tragedy, at her residence on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, which began with the recitation of the Holy Quran.

On this occasion, the host of the event, Rahila Aslam, announced the establishment of the New Life Minority Human Rights Council (NLMHRC) for the promotion of social activities and assistance to the needy.

She said that women in the community who want to learn any skill that will become a source of employment, and the organization will fully support them, in this connection.

The women who participated in Niaz-e-Haleem organized on the occasion of Ashura Day presented various speeches and paid homage to martyrs of Karbala through sorrowful poems.

On this occasion, the women of the community hailed the establishment of the new organization of Rahila Aslam and expressed the hope that this platform will help needy and destitute women and provide them encouragement to stand on their feet.

The women of the community also expressed their thoughts and feelings regarding the Karbala incident.

They said:  “we also get a lesson from the incident of Karbala that we should support the truth while remaining steadfast in difficult times.”

The women of the community said that they will do their best to make Rahila Aslam’s organization a successful model. Prayer was also offered on this occasion.

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