Pakistan Cultural Garden Groundbreaking Cleveland Cultural Gardens
MLK Blvd. May 22, 2022
Cleveland's Pakistani community came out for the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Pakistan Cultural Garden.
A ceremony was held before the ceremonial ground breaking with shovels.It began with a welcome by Nazima Hussain.
Nazima Hussain
The opening dua was led by Farzaad, son of Fawad and Zarmeenay Taj.
Farzaad, son of Fawad and Zarmeenay Taj
The American national anthem was led by Summer, daughter of Tanveer and Nazima Hussain.
Summer, daughter of Tanveer and Nazima Hussain
The Pakistan national anthem was performed on flute by Rayyah, daughter of Raheil and Sobia Rashid.
Rayyah, daughter of Raheil and Sobia Rashid
Malka Khan, President of PCG, gave the Welcome Address.
Malka Khan
Uzma Rahman gave the PAL Welcome.
Uzma Rahman
Dr. Wael Khoury, president of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation, gave his remarks.
Dr. Wael Khoury
Saleem Ahmad spoke of the importance of the Pakistani Cultural Garden.
Saleem Ahmad
Dr. Mansoor Ahmed then gave his remarks.
Dr. Mansoor Ahmed
Cleveland Councilman Kevin Conwell spoke about how Pakistan fits in the quilt of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.
Councilman Kevin Conwell
The Hon. Tariq Karim, Consul General of Pakistan from Chicago, spoke about Pakistani representation in America.
The Hon. Tariq Karim
Saleem Abbas gave the architect's perspective of the project.
Saleem Abbas
Masroor Malik gave the Treasurer's report.
Masroor Malik
Nabil Ather recited some inspirational poetry in Urdu.
Nabil Ather
Kahkshan Saleem gave some closing remarks.
Kahkshan Saleem
Here is a video of the entire ceremony and the groundbreaking.
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Enjoy these other images from the groundbreaking in the Pakistan Cultural Garden.
