Stamp Honors Muslim Holy Days

The Council on American-Islamic Relations in Southern California and the U.S. Postal Service will dedicate a new postage stamp Tuesday commemorating the two most important holy days for Muslims.

The Eid stamp commemorates Eid al-Fitr, a celebration after Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha, a celebration at the time of the Hajj. Eid is a day on which Muslims offer special prayers, visit relatives, share meals, exchange gifts and wish each other “Eid mubarak,” or “holiday blessings.”

Masoud Nassimi, president of the American-Islamic group, said the stamp “will help shed light on the religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the estimated 7 million American Muslims and their participation and contributions to the American society.”

The stamp will be unveiled at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Plaza of the Flags, 700 W. Center Drive, Santa Ana. Information: (714) 776-1847.

EVENTS

* The Rolling Hills Covenant Church Citizenship Ministry will present “The Public Square” at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Room 293, 222 Palos Verdes Drive, Rolling Hills. The presentation will focus on encouraging Christians to be politically active. (310) 519-9406.

* The Agape International Spiritual Center will present “Unity of Religion: Carrying the Torch of True Spirituality” at 2 p.m. Sunday at 5700 Buckingham Parkway, Culver City. The event will offer spiritual healing, teaching and devotional chanting led by Sufi leader Sheikh Abdoulaye Dieye of Senegal. $15 suggested donation. (310) 348-1250.

* Rabbi Moshe Halfon of Temple Ner Tamid will host “Preparing the Soul for the High Holy Days,” 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, 10629 Lakewood Blvd., Downey. (562) 861-9276.

* Grandview United Methodist Church in San Pedro will hold its 46th annual Labor Day pancake breakfast Monday at the church, 2201 S. Leland St. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children under 10. (310) 519-7724.

* Yeshiva of Los Angeles Community Beit Midrash, along with the Sharon Price Women’s Torah Institute, will present “Preparing for the Yamin Noraim” from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday and continuing during the same hours Sept. 12 at Project Next Step’s boardroom, 9911 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. Refreshments will be served. A $25 contribution is requested. (310) 229-0958.

* The National Council of Jewish Women, Vista Val division, will hold its annual autumn luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 10 at the Sportsmen’s Lodge, 12825 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. Guest performer will be Henry Samuels. A $35 donation is requested. Deadline for reservations is Monday. (818) 885-0409.

* Faith Community Church will hold its fifth annual Faith Community Roundup from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 16200 E. Amber Valley Drive, Whittier. The event will feature a celebration worship service led by Pastor David Mills, music by the Michael Lee Worship Band and a special performance by Dennis Agajanian. The roundup will include more than a dozen games and rides for children of all ages. (562) 944-2597.

* Beth Chayim Chadashim will host a pre-Shabbat dinner at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Thai House, 8657 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. The social dinner is for members and those interested in learning about the congregation. (323) 931-7023.

CONFERENCE

* The Shambhala Center of Los Angeles will host “Creating an Enlightened Society: Working with Others” from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and continuing Friday and next Saturday at 8218 W. 3rd St. The event will focus on Buddha’s teachings through meditation, instruction, guided contemplation and lectures led by the Venerable Khandro Rinpoche. (323) 653-9342.

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