New York: The American Council of Minority Women (ACMW), an organization consisting of Pakistani women in New York has distributed halal turkey among as many as five hundred needy families, as part of the Thanksgiving Day, being observed across the United States, Today.
The American Council of Minority Women, in partnership with Islamic Relief of the USA, celebrated the third annual Day of Thanksgiving on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn.
A large number of needy people from different areas gathered outside ACMW to get halal turkey and other items.
On this occasion, the chairperson of the organization, Baza Ruhi said that they are trying to contribute their part while providing assistance to the people, who cannot afford to eat halal turkey throughout the year.
The distribution ceremony of halal turkey was attended by Pakistan Consulate staff, ACMW team members, volunteers and staff from Councilwoman Rita Joseph’s office who expressed their happiness to participate in the process of sharing happiness.
Thanksgiving Day participants included a large number of women and older adults. The staff of the American Council of Minority Women compiled lists before distributing the halal turkey to ensure fairness.
