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Belated Eid Greetings, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Please join Dasht on January 10 for a Muslim Professionals luncheon gathering?Persian style!?to relax, network and get to know one another!
At this exciting event, Dasht will host a series of speakers from the Muslim professionals community who will discuss the concept of ethics, standards, morals and values within the broad context of the community with regards to Muslim professionals organizations based within the United States. We hope to incite a healthy discussion on the subject matter and enlighten others while learning from them as to the state of leadership within the Muslim professionals organizations in the United States with special focus on the tri-state area.
EVENT DATE & TIME:
Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 1:00pm
EVENT LOCATION:
Ravagh Persian Grill (Persian/Iranian cuisine)
11 East 30th Street (between 5th Ave. and Madison Ave.)
New York, NY 10016
212-696-0300
DRESS CODE:
Business casual/semi-formal
This venue is tried and tested in excellence with regards to food, atmosphere and service. Please note that there will be a fixed menu for this event consisting of SODAS, SALAD- Mediterranean, APPETIZERS (family style)- Kashk Bademjan, Sambuseh and Humus, CHOICE OF MAIN COURSE (family style)- Chicken Breast, Barg and Kobideh, Khoresh Bademjan (lamb) and DESSERT- Baklava with tea or coffee.
Event fee is $55 per attendee. You are required to pay a nominal deposit of $15 through the PayPal tab located at the bottom of this page (COMING SOON). You are required to pay the remaining $40 in cash at the event (note that cash will be the only acceptable form of payment for the remaining $40 amount).
Ravagh is conveniently located within walking distance of New York Penn Station. In addition, there is a parking deck conveniently located across from the restaurant. Please contact the restaurant directly and in advance for precise directions.
Please RSVP as early as possible and no later than by January 5. Indicate if you will be attending (and if you plan to bring guests) by e-mailing [email protected] Please be sure that, in your e-mail, you provide your full name and telephone number so that you can be reached in the event of last-minute emergency cancellation.
NOTE: No backing out last minute as it is inconsiderate to the organizers and fellow attendees. Please note that Dasht has to make all related arrangements for the luncheon keeping the exact number of attendees in mind, hence it is very important that we get an accurate head count. Thank you for understanding.
As with most Dasht events, a raffle will be held for a surprise gift. Kindly bring plenty of business cards not just for the raffle but for networking purposes as well. It will be an enjoyable luncheon! Thank you so much and we quite look forward to seeing you!
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God is kind enough to have blessed all human beings with unique qualities. Revel in your uniqueness. Celebrate who you are because you are one of a kind. Scintillate, enchant, captivate and rejoice in being the one and only YOU on this special day.
Dasht Professional Events and Services has been successful in arranging and hosting quality Muslim professionals gatherings in the tri-state area for over four years. Dasht is proud to unveil its first private matrimonial event that will undoubtedly take your breath away.
If you are a single or divorced Muslim professional between the ages of 24 and 42, and live and/or work within or near the NJ/NY/PA area, you are encouraged to attend.
VENUE:
*To be determined*
Note: It will be a restaurant located in central NJ. It may or may not be zabihah. It will be announced to you individually once you register.
DATE & TIME:
Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 1:00pm sharp
AGE RANGE:
24 to 42
COST:
$70 per person
Note: $10 non-refundable deposit is due by the RSVP date of Dec. 9 while the remainder $60 is due in cash upon entry to the event. Cash will be the only acceptable form of payment (the remaining $60) at the event. Keep checking dashtprofessionalevents.com for details.
DRESS CODE:
Semi-formal attire is required. You may wear western or ethnic attire. Please be sure to dress appropriately and in good taste. Remember, you will be in the company of other Muslim professionals like yourself and should aim to make a lasting, positive impression, so dress with style, grace and class. Dress to impress.
NUMBER OF ATTENDEES:
We aim to limit the number of attendees at this small-sized gathering to 15 women and 15 men. The organizing team will make every effort to ensure a similar number of women and men in the selection process, but this is not guaranteed. Also, please understand that Dasht does not guarantee a soulmate/potential spouse for you, as a result of the event, at any time. We believe that, ultimately, matches are made in Heaven. The best we will do is make efficient introductions, facilitate communication between the sexes, and maintain the dignity of the event.
PRE-EVENT:
Prior to the event, candidates will undergo a thorough screening process which will help the organizing team identify important demographics of Muslim professionals who are searching for their soulmates.
EVENT:
The event will include a carefully-planned, time-managed agenda which will consist of interactive games, live raffle and some very nice surprises?you must attend to find out.
You are required to bring a legal photo identification of yourself to the event.
Limited seating. First-come, first served. Register now while it is still early. RSVP no later than by Dec. 9. The longer you wait, the less likely you will be to secure a spot at this limited event, so plan ahead and RSVP soon. The organizing team reserves the right to determine candidate eligibility for this event.
Please e-mail [email protected] to get the registration process started.
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Please join me on July 20 for a Muslim Professionals luncheon gathering to relax, network and get to know one another!
Seven Hills of Istanbul (Turkish cuisine)
441 Raritan Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
732-777-9711 7hillsofistanbul.com
This venue has excellent food, ambience and service. You will not be disappointed! Please check out the full menu on the restaurant?s website to get an idea of the cuisine.
Upon arrival to the venue, I will be collecting $55 cash per person. The price includes sodas, appetizers, entrees, dessert and tea or coffee.
Seven Hills of Istanbul in Highland Park is conveniently accessible via the NJ Turnpike, GSP, Route 287 and Route 1. Please contact the restaurant directly in advance for precise directions.
EVENT DATE & TIME:
Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 1:00pm
DRESS CODE:
Business casual
Kindly RSVP by Tuesday, July 15, 2008 by indicating if you will be attending and who you plan to bring with you (if anyone at all) by e-mailing me directly at [email protected]
*No backing out last minute* It is inconsiderate and rude no matter what your excuse. Please note that I have to book a table and make all related arrangements for the gathering keeping the EXACT number of attendees in mind hence it is very important that I get an accurate head count.
As with most of my events, I will hold a raffle for a surprise gift. Kindly bring plenty of business cards not just for the raffle but for networking purposes as well. It will be an amazing lunch! Thank you so much and I quite look forward to seeing you!
Warm regards,
Monazza
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***Single Muslim professionals from all over the United States are encouraged to attend!***
The Mughal Era was one of the most fascinating and culturally rich periods of South Asian history. The elegance, grace and exquisite creativity of the Mughal culture permeated every facet of society and brought new perspective to existing culture of the time. Influences from that era persist even today.
With the Mughal theme in mind, Dasht Professional Events has organized a Single Muslim Professionals Matrimonial Event to take place in Central New Jersey on Friday, April 18, 2008. All Muslim professionals (single or divorced) who are looking for that "special someone" for matrimonial purposes are encouraged to attend.
VENUE:
Hilton Garden Inn Edison/Raritan Center
50 Raritan Center Parkway
Edison, NJ 08837
(Longwood Hall)
Visit hiltongardeninn.com for location information and directions.
DATE:
Friday, April 18, 2008
TIME:
6:30PM sharp to 10:30PM
AGE RANGE:
25 to 42
COST:
$95 per person (see dashtprofessionalevents.com for details)
EVENT DRESS CODE: *Semi formal or formal attire required* (see dasprofessionalevents.com for details)
There will be a thorough screening process of candidates prior to the event and unique ideas will be utilized at the event to ensure maximum communication between the sexes. All effort will be made to ensure that you get your money?s worth.
The event will include light ambience music, halal appetizers, instrumental performance, dance performance, Urdu/Farsi poetry reading, live raffle, prizes and more.
You will be required to bring your photo ID to the event. The Organizing Team reserves the right to determine candidate eligibility for this event. The Organizing Team is only responsible for the event cost; you must make your own arrangements if you plan to stay overnight at this or another location. Registration fee strictly covers cost of the event itself and excludes transportation/overnight stay, outfit, etc. All payments (including special discounts and rates) are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled for any reason.
Plan ahead and RSVP soon! Limited seating. RSVP deadline is April 5, 2008.
Please contact [email protected] if you have questions.
DISCLAIMER AND CODE OF CONDUCT: Participation in this event is strictly on a voluntary basis. Event organizers and representatives are in no way legally responsible for the behavior and actions of event attendees. This is a Muslim singles? matrimonial event and, as such, all attendees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional, courteous and respectful manner. Event organizers and representatives have the authority and reserve the right, at their discretion, to ask any attendee to leave the event if the attendee is disruptive or conducts himself/herself in a manner that is deemed inappropriate; event organizers and representatives will determine what constitutes ?inappropriate? behavior/action. Any contact information exchanged between attendees is the sole responsibility of the attendees; event organizers and representatives are in no way legally responsible for the outcome of any social, professional and/or any type of interpersonal exchanges at or after the event. Event organizers and representatives wish everyone the best and hope that the attendees find their respective matches insh?allah.
Sophisty
***Make this an EXTRA special event! The more single Muslim professionals at the event, the merrier!******Single Muslim professionals from all over the United States are encouraged to attend!***
***This is a unique opportunity to meet your potential soulmate!***
**Over 90% sold out! Please don?t miss your chance to meet your potential soulmate! RSVP now!***
Dasht Professional Events and Services presents:
Mughal-E-Azam: A Night to Remember - April 18, 2008
Single Muslim Professionals Matrimonial Event
Friday, April 18, 2008
Hilton Garden Inn Edison/Raritan Center
50 Raritan Center Parkway
Edison, NJ 08837
6:30PM to 10:30PM
Age range: 25 to 42
Cost: $95 per person
Please visit dashtprofessionalevents.com for complete details including pre-payment information and/or e-mail [email protected] with questions.
***This is your night to remember! RSVP no later than the evening of April 16, 2008!***
Sophisty
***90% sold out! Please don?t miss your chance to meet your potential soulmate!***dashtprofessionalevents.com presents
Mughal-E-Azam: A Night to Remember - April 18, 2008
Single Muslim Professionals Matrimonial Event
Friday, April 18, 2008
Hilton Garden Inn Edison/Raritan Center
50 Raritan Center Parkway
Edison, NJ 08837
6:30PM to 10:30PM
Age range: 25 to 42
Cost: $95 per person
Amazing program/agenda planned for the evening!
Please visit dashtprofessionalevents.com for complete details including pre-payment information and/or e-mail [email protected] with questions.
***This is your night to remember! RSVP by April 14, 2008!***
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Folks, let?s unwind and join together in celebrating the wonders of (almost) Spring! In this spirit, please join me at a Muslim Professionals Gathering to take place at:
Old Man Rafferty?s Restaurant
106 Albany Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-846-6153 www.oldmanraffertys.com
I think you guys will really like this place. It is tried and tested many times over. Relaxing, with great comfort food and located directly in the heart of New Brunswick (a few yards from the train station), it is an excellent venue for a relaxed dinner. The menu selection is pretty extensive as well. Check out the menu selections on the restaurant's site; hope you like the offerings.
Please target spending approx. $45 or so per person. We will split the total amount of the bill evenly by the number of attendants and each person will then be responsible for paying his/her share; the restaurant accepts cash and major credit cards.
Old Man Rafferty?s is conveniently located and accessible via car or train, from NYC, PA or anywhere within NJ; it is located in downtown New Brunswick, NJ, in central Jersey (please see restaurant website for precise directions).
EVENT DATE & TIME:
Friday, March 14, 2008 at 7:00pm sharp
DRESS CODE:
Casual nice/semi-casual
RSVP by March 9, 2008 by indicating if you will be coming and who you plan to bring with you (if anyone at all) by e-mailing me at my Naseeb e-mail or, preferably, e-mailing me at [email protected]
*No backing out last minute please* It is inconsiderate, rude and leaves a bad lasting impression. I would greatly appreciate it if you RSVP only if you are committed to attending.
Note that I have to book a table for us and make all necessary arrangements given the exact number of people who will be attending hence it is very important that I get an accurate head count. Thanks so much for your cooperation in this regard.
I will hold a drawing for a surprise gift so folks, please be sure to bring plenty of business cards not just for networking purposes but for the drawing as well.
***Thanks for your attention to this e-mail. Let?s make this shindig happen!*** (A)
Kindest Regards,
Monazza