Hosting a Muslim Heritage Month Celebration

In January 2024, Piscataway Public Library hosted one of the first events celebrating Muslim Heritage Month, commemorating New Jersey’s inaugural Muslim Heritage Month. Recognizing the significance of this observance to the local Muslim community, Senior Librarian Peggy Wong felt strongly that we needed to acknowledge this new monthlong observance. Peggy worked closely with community volunteers to ensure accuracy and authenticity in the information presented to the event’s 170 attendees. Peggy and community volunteers, Maria Mubeen, Mariam Alavi, and Rabia Chaudry will provide detailed information about how to present an engaging event celebrating the beauty of Muslim heritage and culture. During their poster presentation, Peggy and the community volunteers will provide details about this very successful event and tips for producing similar events at your own library! 

Presenter(s): 

Peggy Wong, Senior Children’s Librarian
Maria Mubeen, community volunteer
Mariam Alavi, community volunteer
Rabia Chaudry, community volunteer

Poster Time: 

Thursday, May 30, 2024 - 3:00pm to 3:45pm

Library/Organization of Presenter: 

Piscataway Public Library