The document provides information about the Muslim Family Gathering of Ottawa (MFGO) organization and its upcoming events. It discusses that MFGO was established in 1999 as a non-profit organization to provide family-oriented Islamic discussions and awareness. It lists MFGO's monthly discussion programs in 2017 and special events including an Eid dinner and annual picnic. It also outlines MFGO's scholarship program that provides $25,000 taka annually to merit-based students and lists the 2016 recipients. It requests donations for 2017 scholarships and provides details on nominating students.

1. Muslim Family Gathering Of Ottawa
MFGO
4 June 2017, 9 Ramadan 1438
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2. About MFGO
• Established 1999
• Registered Non-Profit Organization
• Purpose: To provide a forum for family-
oriented Discussions to create Islamic
Awareness and learn about Deen
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3. MFGO Programs
• Monthly Family Oriented Islamic Discussions
– 2017: Every Third Saturday of the month, 1-4 pm
– Chapman Mills Community Building, 424 Chapman Mills Drive
– Reputed external speakers (Imam Delic, Rida Bechir, Imam Jabara,)
• 2017 Special Events
– Potluck Eid-ul-Fitr Dinner. Saturday, July 8, 2017, 7:45 – 10:30 pm
• No Fees, first come first serve (250 max.), Door Prizes
• Walter Baker Community Centre, Barrhaven
– Annual Picnic, Saturday, August 12, 2017
• Fee - $13/person (including Lunch, Snacks)
• Andy Shields Park, Greely
• Soccer Tournament, Games for Children and Adults, Prizes
E registration at at mfgohalaqa@gmail.com, Facebook, MFGO website, or
contact a Committee member
Can book Eid participation and buy Picnic tickets from Mannan today.
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4. MFGO Scholarship Program
• 25000 taka/year to H.Sc. Students based on
merit, need, proof of college registration
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New Renewals
2014 5
2015 11 1
2016 11 3

5. 2016 Recipients
New Renewals
Ishtiaq Ahmed Humayun Farid
Fatima Akter Shariful Islam
Jaita Akter
Jesika hamida Akter Sakib Musa
Khadija Akter
Laboni Akter
Momraj Mahmudul Hasan
Arman hosen Himel
Moontasir Mamun
Sultana Rojan Mir
Rafsan Al Rafat
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6. 2016 Recipients
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7. 2016 Scholarship Funding
Source Amount Canadian $ Amount Bangladeshi Taka
MFGO Committee Families
(including children)
$3461 Taka 100,000
Other Donors $1060
Total Available Funds $4521 Taka 100,000
Total Scholarships Provided Taka 325,000
Funds Left for 2016
Scholarships
$1060
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8. 2017 Scholarships
• Continue the 2016 awards for a second year @25000 taka each
based on performance
• Number of new scholarships in 2016 will depend on avalilable
funding
• Will accept donations
– You can donate today, at the Eid Reunion or anytime
– Please contact MFGO Committee Members if you wish to
donate
• Student nominations forms will be available shortly with
Mannan, Facebook and website
https://sites.google.com/site/mfgoottawa
– Deadline September 15, 2017
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9. “When (the month of) Ramadan begins, the
gates of paradise are opened”
(Abu Huraira RA, Sahih Al-Bukhari)
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