BURBANK, California (April 8, 2005) – The Muslim Student Association at

Southern Methodist University is celebrating its 20th anniversary by holding a

fund-raising benefit dinner for ‘Children in Need’ throughout the world. The

funds will be collected by Burbank, CA based charity Islamic Relief USA.

The Muslim Student Association at the University of Texas at Dallas is also

sponsoring the event. Among the speakers at the event is internationally-

recognized Muslim leader Imam Siraj Wahhaj from Brooklyn, NY. In addition,

Islamic Relief representative Anwar Khan will be making a presentation about

its relief and development projects to help needy children in different

countries.

What:

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

Where:

Southern Methodist University

Umphrey Lee Ball Room

3063 SMU Blvd.

Dallas, TX 75205

When:

Sunday, April 10, 2005

6:00pm to 10:00pm

Islamic Relief USA representative Anwar Khan will be available at the event

for comments or interviews.