BURBANK, California (April 14, 2005) – Young Muslims for Faith and Action

along with Burbank, CA based charity Islamic Relief USA will be holding a fund-

raising dinner this Sunday to benefit “Children in Need” around the world. The

event will take place at the Muslim Community of the Western Suburbs

(MCWS) Canton mosque.

Among the speakers at the event is recognized Muslim leader Imam Johari

Abdul Malik from Washington, DC. In addition, Islamic Relief representative

Naeem Muhammad will be making a presentation about its relief and

development projects to help needy children in different countries.

UNICEF statistics show that out of 100 children, 26 will go unimmunized

against childhood diseases, 30 will suffer from malnutrition in their first five

years, and 17 will never go to school.

What:

Fund-raising Benefit Dinner for ‘Children in Need’ across the world

Where:

MCWS Canton Masjid

40440 Palmer

Canton, MI 48188

When:

Sunday, April 17, 2005

6:00 PM

Islamic Relief USA representative Naeem Muhammad will be available at the

event for comments or interviews.