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Transforming Lives at the Mozaic Center

Sponsor a Room and Empower Change At Mozaic, we believe in the power of community and the impact of empowering individuals who have faced immense challenges. We are excited to announce our new fundraising campaign to secure sponsors for various rooms at the Mozaic Center. With your generous...

  • Raghad Bushnaq
  • 02 June 2023
The Power Of Love and Community on Eid: A Reflection on Mozaic’s Celebrations

Bringing joy and happiness to a refugee spending their very first Eid in America is an incredible gift. The cultural traditions of Eid are filled with warmth, happiness, and a sense of togetherness that can feel foreign and distant when living in a new and unfamiliar place. However,...

  • Raghad Bushnaq
  • 09 May 2023
Commemorating Women in Their History Month

The Muslim Women between Past and Present By Raghad Bushnaq, Founder and ED The experiences of Muslim women have evolved throughout history and vary greatly depending on the time period, geographic location, cultural traditions, and social status. In the past, during the time of Prophet Muhammad (peace be...

  • Jawad Bushnaq
  • 01 March 2023
The Struggles and Challenges of Muslim Foster Kids

Foster care is a critical service that provides children in need with a safe and loving home when their own families are unable to care for them. Muslim foster kids may face a range of challenges and struggles. Here are a few examples: Identity and belonging: Muslim foster...

  • Jawad Bushnaq
  • 26 February 2023
Turkey-Syria updates: Earthquake death toll surpasses 45,000

Recent Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria: Reuters Reports 300km Rupture Through Earth's Surface According to Reuters news agency, a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and northern Syria on February 6th, with subsequent aftershocks. The earthquake caused the ground to crack open and move in different directions along...

  • Jawad Bushnaq
  • 18 February 2023
Syria & Turkey: Earthquake Disaster Update

In the early hours of Monday, February 6th, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake strucksoutheastern Turkey and northwestern Syria, followed by a second earthquake ofmagnitude 7.5. The earthquakes have resulted in over 12,873 reported deaths in Turkeyand nearly 3,162 reported in Syria, with thousands still buried under rubble and strugglingwith...

  • Jawad Bushnaq
  • 09 February 2023
The Importance of a Community Center for Refugees

Mozaic Center As the world continues to face a refugee crisis, it is more important than ever to provide support and assistance to those who have been forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in a new country. In the DMV area, there are thousands of refugees...

  • Jawad Bushnaq
  • 16 January 2023