Association of senior citizens hosted Pakistan National Day in Chicago Suburbs
The 23rd of March is commonly known as " Pakistan National Day or Pakistan Resolution Day" for the Pakistani American Community. Pakistani American around the United State of America Including Chicago and its suburbs celebrated each with traditional zeal in many places of Chicago and its suburbs.
Every year Asian Senior Associations of North America (ASAN) hosts Beautiful and Colorful Pakistan Resolution Day and Pakistan Independence Day. The Pakistan Resolution Day was celebrated at Tandoori Restaurant, on Thursday, March 24th, 2022, a day after the actual date. The event was organized by Monek Khan, Gulzar Kamlani and Asif Siddiqi Many Pakistani peoples also attended the historic event. At the beginning of the Program everyone welcomed the colorful presentation and proudly joined in to sing the national anthems of the United States and Pakistan.
ASAN Mission has a mission to provide social and productive activities for seniors & disabled individuals of all communities, ethnicities, races & ages located within the reach of the organization.
ASAN was operated by a group of retired individuals that have been involved in community organizing for several years in the Chicagoland area and are aware of the needs specific to the Asian American Community.
On the Pakistan Resolution Day, the most colorful and enjoyable segment of the program was the sweetness of the occasion reflected in a cake-cutting ceremony (Designed in Pakistani flag colors) with "Happy Pakistan Resolution Day 2022" written on it.
Several community individuals were invited to perform speeches and sing National songs, including Asif Siddique, Pervaiz Ikram, Adnan, Afros and Amjed Rana.
During her speech, host Monek Khan said, "We all should Join social and productive activities, united as a family and play our role both, individually and as a whole community, acting responsibly for the betterment of our mother nation."
The event was made more special with the attendance of several dignitaries including the Consul General of Pakistan Mr. Tariq Kareem and Mrs. Aasma Tariq. Many community members from Chicagoland and Enjoy Pakistani food Chicago area's well-known Versatile and popular Rock star Asif Siddiqi performed several hits Pakistani National songs.
Many prominent community members and organization joined in with the organizers to hold the successful event and were duly thanked by the hosts Monek Khan and her team.
According to many attendees, the ASAN celebration on the Pakistan Resolution Day is the most enjoyable event in the Chicago Suburbs. All the attendees truly enjoyed the culture, heritage and hospitality provided by ASAN.