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Iranian Cultural Society of North Carolina, founded in 1987, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs Persian classes, cultural events, a youth recognition program and the Aria Cultural Center in Durham.

Building a Strong Financial Foundation

Yalda 2026

Persian Art Center in Carolina Presents: Free Discussion on Poetry and Literature

Trunk or Treat

Before the Lines

The International Festival Around the World in Raleigh

In Our Hearts

Ladies Book Club - August 9, 2026 - Aria Cultural Center

Summer Chamber Music Recital

Aria Cultural Center

Claudia Yaghoobi Solo Reception

Soccer World Cup

Soccer World Cup: Norway vs. England

Happy Father's Day

Persian Culture Night

Emamian Lecture Series

11th Annual Raleigh's International Food Festival

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Mehrnaz Madadi

Navid Nesab

Nazi Ahmadi Kite

Nahid Sistani

Shahla Bagheri

Behrooz Mohebbi

Javad Taheri

Leila Kiefer-Partial

Neda Aghajani Memar

Dr. Mohammad Ali Bat-haee

Maryam Tabibzadeh Mahoutchian

Yalda Early Bird Ticket Price Ends Monday November 9 Purchase your tickets here https://www.tickettailor.com/events/icsnc/2493698

TICKETS ON SALE for Yalda Celebration - Saturday - December 19, 2026 - Aria Cultural Center Join us on thenight of Yaldato celebrate this wonderful tradition with delicious food, great music and excellent company. Date: Saturday December 19, 2026 Time:6:30 to 11:00 PM Location: Aria Cultural Center, 2609 North Duke Street Building 700 Durham NC 27704 Suggested attire: Traditional Persian Clothing (Prize for the best outfit). Tickets are sold ONLY through Ticket Tailor.This system allows you to select your table/seats and receive a confirmation email to be used as a ticket. Please ensure to use a proper email address. ICSNC Members - Family members may purchase up to 2 tickets and Single member may purchase one ticket. Member tickets require individual member's name for verification. The Early Bird ticket price will end on midnight November 10. Click here to select your seats and purchase your tickets. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/icsnc/2493698

Dear Community, ICSNC Yalda Celebration—the longest night of the year will be on Saturday December 19, 2026 at the Aria Cultural Center. Tickets will go on sale on Monday November 2nd. As you know this is a very popular event and tickets go very fast. As the ticketing system for ICSNC events is fully electronic, your are now able to select your table/seats and complete your payment within one transaction without any human intervention once tickets are on Sale. We are sharing the table layout for Yalda Celebration, shown below, before ticket sale starts. This gives opportunity to those who desire to purchase their tickets in groups to coordinate with family and friends and plan their preferred seats more easily. WE ARE NOT ABLE TO SELL OR RESERVE ANY SEATS MANUALLY. We look forward to celebrating the longest night of the year together with you on December 19 at Aria center! دوستان عزیز، تنها دو روز تا آغاز فروش بلیت‌های جشن یلدا، طولانی‌ترین شب سال باقی مانده است با توجه به الکترونیکی شدن کامل سیستم فروش بلیت‌های مراسم‌های خانه ایران، طرح میزها و نحوه‌ی چیدمان صندلی‌ها در تصویر زیر قابل مشاهده است. این طرح برای آن دسته از دوستانی ارائه شده است که تمایل دارند بلیت‌ها را به‌ صورت گروهی و در کنار دوستان خود تهیه کنند تا پیش از باز شدن سامانه‌ی فروش در تاریخ ۲ نوامبر ،از چیدمان سالن آگاه باشند و بتوانند صندلی موردنظر خود را انتخاب کنند بیصبرانه منتظر دیدارتان در ۱۹ دسامبر در خانه ایران هستیم تا در کنار شما عزیزان، طولانی ترین شب سال را جشن بگیریم

Love Persian music? Join the Iranian Cultural Society Choir! We meet every 2nd Sunday of the month at the Aria Cultural Center from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM to practice a beautiful mix of classic and contemporary Persian songs. No prior singing experience is required—everyone is welcome! If you are interested in joining, please email the choir conductor, Daniel Kaboli, at danielkaboli@gmail.com to get started.

4th annual ICSNC Persian School Trunk or Treat event was a success. 🎃

A huge thank you to Dr. Kajal Sarsaifi for hosting these Financial Literacy Workshops for our community! Reminder: these workshops are completely free and open to everyone.

Hello ICSNC Community Our Persian School is hosting its 4th annual community Trunk or Treat on Sunday October 25th from 12pm to 2pm at the Aria Cultural Center, and you’re invited to join the fun! 🎃 If you’re new to the idea, a Trunk or Treat is a festive gathering where families decorate their car trunks and children walk from car to car in their Halloween costumes collecting candy, playing games, and admiring creative decorations. It’s a fun, safe, and community-centered twist on trick-or-treating! We’d love for you to not only attend but also volunteer your car, decorate your trunk in any theme you like (spooky, funny, cultural, or creative!), hand out your candy and help us bring the Halloween spirit to life. we’re inviting families to decorate their cars and pass candies. The event’s success truly depends on community involvement, and every participating trunk makes the fun more magical. Register your car here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18anFyGAsnO29LQn_lDAKuKYptdwr_5onhQcROzNhLoE/edit

Flute+: American Female Composers Night October 10, 2026 | 5:00 PM Moeser Recital Hall, UNC-Chapel Hill Featuring UNC faculty and guest artists Kelariz Keshavarz کلاریز کشاورز, flute; Brian Seaton, English horn; Jessica Kunttu, bassoon; Suzanne Polak, piano; Jeanne Fischer, voice; Heidi Radtke, saxophone; and Luke Ellard, clarinet.

CANCELLED - Mehregan Celebration - October 10, 2026 - Aria Cultural Center Dear Community, Due to unforeseen circumstances, we deeply regret to inform you that our upcoming Mehregan concert on October 10th has been canceled. We sincerely apologize for this disappointment and for any inconvenience it may cause to your plans. If you have already purchased tickets or purchased the Pre-concert dinner buffet, you will receive your refund within a week. Thank you so much for your patience, understanding, and continued support of ICSNC events. Please feel free to contact me with any question you may have. With warm regards, Maria Thoenen 919-280-8256 ICSNC Cultural Event Manager

شب شعر. یکشنبه ۴ ماه اکتبر در خانه ایران. سخنران خانم دکتر ژاله رضایی ، موضوع سخنرانی ' صدای ماندگار زنان در ادبیات معاصر از سیمین دانشور تا زویا پیرزاد'

Dear ICSNC Community, Today marks the 39th Anniversary of the Iranian Cultural Society of North Carolina. On September 23, 1987, dedicated founders registered ICSNC as a non-profit organization in Raleigh. Since then, our community has grown through your hard work and commitment. Together, we built the Aria Cultural Center (خانه ایران) as our special gathering place. We look forward to a bright and prosperous year ahead. Warm regards, ICSNC Board of Directors

We gathered to honor Dr. Mohammad Ali Bat-haee for his 40 years of distinguished service and contributions to the Persian community and ICSNC. This celebration was made possible through the dedication of numerous volunteers who generously gave their time and support. We extend our sincere gratitude to Moujan Khorram, whose initiative was instrumental in making this event a resounding success. We gathered to honor Dr. Mohammad Ali Bat-haee for his 40 years of distinguished service and contributions to the Persian community and ICSNC. This celebration was made possible through the dedication of numerous volunteers who generously gave their time and support. We extend our sincere gratitude to Moujan Khorram, whose initiative was instrumental in making this event a resounding success.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT: Huge congratulations to Neda Aghajani Memar, Pharm D! Dear Community Members, The Iranian Cultural Society of North Carolina (ICSNC) is thrilled to share a wonderful accomplishment within our community. We are thrilled to share that the FDA has just approved the first therapy to target muscle loss in Spinal Muscular Atrophy—a groundbreaking treatment created by Neda Aghajani Memar, at Scholar Rock, where she serves as Global Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs. Remarkably, this is the third FDA approval Neda has secured during her career, including her vital work on a COVID-19 vaccine. Seeing our first-generation community members achieve such incredible heights fills us all with immense pride. We wish Neda and her proud family a wonderful time celebrating this major milestone, and we look forward to cheering her on in her future successes! You can read the details of the FDA approval here. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/news-events-human-drugs/fda-approves-first-therapy-target-muscle-loss-spinal-muscular-atrophy Warmly, The ICSNC Board of Directors

Mehregan Celebration - October 10, 2026 - Aria Cultural Center On October 10, 2026, Celebrate Mehregan, the arrival of autumn and the time for friendship, love and community togetherness, with live music by Before the Lines and songs performed by Monicky, a talented young Persian vocalist. Light refreshments served during the intermission. Cafe Ferdosi will be open during their normal Saturday hours, please order directly. For more information, please call or text: Forooz Salim 919-539-5709 Please use this link to purchase your tickets - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/icsnc/2412212

Please join us online at the following Zoom link: https://duke.zoom.us/j/96155107120 Meeting ID: 961 5510 7120 Password: 2500

Recognize & Celebrate Dr. M.A. Bat-haee - Sunday, Sept 13, 2026 - Aria Cultural Center Please use this link to reserve a seat. https://forms.gle/WpSR3VkVqdgNVSGn8

The International Festival: Around the World in Raleigh returns SAT. August 29 Theatre Raleigh! Tickets include international food, stage performances and social! A brand new way to experience the world! The International Festival Elevated and Re-Imagined! Around the world in Raleigh! Continuing a 35-year legacy of celebrating culture and community- Elevated & Re-imagined! For tickets and info. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-international-festival-re-imagined-around-the-world-in-raleigh-tickets-1984461973182?aff=oddtdtcreator

Celebration of Mehrangiz Ebrahimi's life Saturday August 22, 2026 - 3 to 6 pm - Aria Cultural Center Please join her family and share your fond memories. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice in her memory.

Dear Community Members, It is with a heavy heart that Iranian Cultural Society of NC announces the passing of Mrs. Mehrangiz Ebrahimi who passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones on Thursday August 13, 2026. Mrs. Ebrahimi has been an integral member of this community for many years. She was a caring and loving mother, wife, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, and a wonderful supporter for her friends and community members. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends around the world. Gravesite Burial Ceremony Date: Saturday August 15, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM Location: Raleigh Memorial Park 7501 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612 Upon entering the cemetery, please take a left and follow the path to the end, then turn left again. Mrs. Ebrahimi will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband. As extreme heat is expected, we kindly advise wearing light, comfortable clothing. Memorial Gathering Date: Saturday August 22, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Aria Cultural Center: 2609 North Duke Street, Durham, NC, 27704 Mrs. Mehrangiz Ebrahimi is survived by his children Maria (David), Mina (Homayoun), Nazi (Gary) and Kambiz; her grandchildren James Mirgoli (Jennifer), Shaynon Thoenen, Sara Wall (Hesam), Lilly Moazami (Bjorne), Brian Kite (Angela) and Timothy Kite (Justine); her great grandchildren Jordyn Mirgoli, Eleanora Akbari, Ashlyn Kite, Kellan Kite, Natalie Akbari, Selma Akbari, Emma Hegefeldt and Laurel Kite. He is also survived by her Siblings; Kioumars, Maryam, Shirin, Mohammad Reza, Shahrzad, Joubin and Afshin. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice in her memory. The Iranian Cultural Society of NC (ICSNC) extends its most sincere sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the Mrs. Ebrahimi's family and all of her friends for this great loss. We wish them patience and peace in these sad day Respectfully, Iranian Cultural Society of NC

ICSNC Events Committee is hosting an end of summer celebration before school year starts. Date: August 23 Time: 11:00 - 3:00 Aria Cultural Center: 2609 North Duke Street Durham Fun for all ages! Participate in games and obstacle course competition - win prizes! Bring your chairs. Pizza, hot dogs, sandwiches, drinks will be available for purchase. Warning: You may get wet!!! For tickets, please use this link https://forms.gle/LnrZ5pN6Z6ptDkj36

Congradulations to the new ISA Board. Also thanks to the outgoing board for all their efforts in bringing everyone together this past academic year. 👏👏👏 خسته نباشید.

We invite you to a Summer Chamber Music Recital on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 7:30 PM in Person Recital Hall at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Free to public. The performance features: Farhad Ebadollahi, flute Kelariz Keshavarz, flute Brian Seaton, oboe/English horn Suzanne Polak, piano Ehsan Samei, flute They will perform works by Franz Doppler, Alireza Mashayekhi, Christoph Willibald Gluck, Hossein Dehlavi, Otar Gordeli, Charles Koechlin, John Williams, and Tofig Guliyev, featuring a program that spans classical, romantic, twentieth century, and contemporary repertoire.

Now showing at North Hill Regal theater, Raleigh https://share.google/NiaQmpLpsN5Gs2xBg

The Aria Center’s blood drive was a huge success! Thanks to our dedicated repeat donors and nine first-time givers, we officially met our goal. Even better, over 65% of our donors came from our Persian community. To everyone who came out to support this vital effort, thank you. Your generosity directly saves lives and I am deeply grateful for your support! The American Red Cross joins me in extending heartfelt thanks to every donor. Because of your time and generosity, patients and families have the lifeline they need. Please consider joining your fellow community members in this important initiative at our next drive in January. With Sincere Gratitude, Karen Yahyapour

Dear soccer fans, ICSNC is hosting the soccer match watch between France and England on Saturday July 18 at 5:00 PM. Please register how many people are in your group to help us plan better. Cafe Ferdosi is open from 12-7:30 PM Sunday, the final match between Spain and Argentina is at 3:00 PM. Cafe Ferdosi is open for this event from 12:00 to 4:00 PM only, please pre order directly. As always registering helps us plan better. Looking forward enjoying these events together with you. PS. Rumor is Bijan Mortazavi is performing at the halftime show ICSNC Cultural Events Team Please help us plan better by letting us know how many people will be in attendance, please click on this link to register. https://forms.gle/iahTW9rVEXps7dn9A

Inviting all football fans to gather and watch this game. Please help us plan better by letting us know how many people will be in attendance, please click on this link to register. https://forms.gle/iahTW9rVEXps7dn9A

ICSNC and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! Drive Details: Site: Aria Cultural Center Address: 2609 North Duke Street, Durham, NC, 27704 Bldg 700 Room Name: Ballroom Date: Sat July 25, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Click here to make an appointment Sponsor Code: ARIA The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds. Your donation can save a life! Please give and encourage a friend to join you. Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App on the App Store, Google Play or text BLOODAPP to 90999. Schedule appointments, view your blood type and results of your mini-physical, and track your donations.

Beautiful poetry night remembering two of or community members whom we lost recently, Ms. Maryam Tabibzadeh and Dr. Pourzandi.

Happy Father's Day to all the incredible fathers and father figures! To celebrate and honor all the dads in our community, we are hosting a picnic. Please bring your own chairs, blankets, and a picnic basket. We have planned various games and fun prizes for everyone to enjoy. To ensure we have enough refreshments for everyone, please let us know how many people will be in your group. We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, please contact Marjan Schmidt: 919-717-8681 Ghazaleh Ghafoorian: 919-632-5477

Somatic Therapy Workshop - Sunday June 14, 2026 - Aria Cultural Center The Iranian community is warmly invited to join us at 12 PM on Sunday, June 14, for a special Somatic Therapy workshop focused on healing trauma and releasing chronic stress stored in the body. The workshop will be led by Ms. Shahin Sabouri, who holds a master’s degree in counseling from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The session will take place in person at the Aria Cultural Center. For those interested in learning more about Mrs. Sabouri’s practice, please visit: https://cedaroaksclinic.com/ For more information, please text: Minoo Motavalia 919-244-0990

International Food Festival - June 6, 2026 - Raleigh NC For more information, go to https://theinternationalfestival.org/

Persian Culture Night - Sat June 13, 2026 - In Piedmont Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point Area) Click here to register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuWoCUq92mpGE2Xr_M4J6ShadmeYGrAYvun5gKNwQYWdWf0Q/viewform

In loving memory of Maryam Tabibzadeh Mahoutchian “may her spirit live on through our culture, community and love” Wednesday, 10 June, 2026 at 7:50 PM EST, 4:50 PST (CA) به یادِ مریم طبیب‌ زاده ماهوتچیان روز چهارشنبه، ۱۰ ژوئن ۲۰۲۶ ۷:۵۰ نیویورک /۴:۵۰ کالیفرنیا Please join us online at the following Zoom link: https://duke.zoom.us/j/96155107120 Password: 2500

Experience the Taste of Tradition at Cafe Ferdosi Savor authentic Persian flavors made with love and the freshest ingredients. Whether you’re dining in for a cozy meal, grabbing your favorites to go, or planning a special event, we’ve got you covered! ✨ Dine-In | Takeout | Catering for All Occasions ✨ 📞 (919) 381-4062 🌐 cafeferdosi.com 📱nccafeferdosi 📍2609 N Duke St., Suite 700, Durham, NC, 27704 We look forward to seeing you! PLEASE CHECK THE OPERATING HOURS. Cafe Ferdosi

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT: Celebrating a New Generation of Physicians - Dr. Neusha Zadeh Dear Community Members, The Iranian Cultural Society of North Carolina (ICSNC) is thrilled to share a wonderful milestone from within our community. Please join us in congratulating our newest medical graduate Neusha Zadeh on her incredible achievement! As a first-generation college graduate, she has fulfilled her parents’, Abbas & Parisa Zadeh, lifelong wish for success by graduating this week from the Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine. We are also proud to announce that she and her fiancé, Dr. Jacob Ortega, have successfully "couples matched" for their upcoming residencies. The pair, who met during their time in medical school, will continue their journey together at Riverside Health near Virginia Beach. She will be pursuing her residency in Internal Medicine, while Dr. Ortega begins his in Family Medicine. Witnessing our first-generation graduates reach such heights is a source of immense pride for all of us. We wish both families a wonderful time of celebration and much continued success for the new doctors. Warmly, The ICSNC Board of Directors

Appreciation Note from Mrs. Maryam Tabibzadeh Mahoutchian Family To our dear community, words cannot express the gratitude in our hearts for seeing you all and coming together over the weekend to celebrate our beloved Maryam joon. We are eternally thankful for your love and friendship, and it truly filled our hearts to be together with you all in remembrance. We are in the process of bringing her home and she will be laid to rest peacefully at Historic Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh, NC. Our burial ceremony will be very small and private, we appreciate you respecting our wishes during this difficult time. Parviz, Gohar, Sheila, Tara, Babak, Mila and Mona

What a wonderful way to end our Persian School semester than with a picnic and award ceremony in the beautiful Aria Center gardens 🌈💐🥇

Moms, You deserve the world. But for now, let’s have a picnic in your honor. Bring chairs and a picnic basket or order lunch from Cafe Ferdosi but please email your order prior to THURSDAY (management@cafeferdosi.com). Here is the (www.cafeferdosi.com/menu). All meals will be in to-go containers so you can enjoy it during our picnic celebration! Join in games and win fun prizes. Help us know how many people are in your group (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoVSh20gPzTqtYPWQS5EG8J-EFu7bOmx6Y7g_ufT9PRNA2oQ/viewform?pli=1) so we can have enough refreshments and prizes. If you have any questions, please contact: Mehrnaz Madadi: 919-931-6766 Marjan Schmidt: 919-717-8681

مراسم یادبود خانم مریم طبیب زاده ماهوتچیان End of life celebration for Mrs. Maryam Tabibzadeh Mahoutchian With deep love, we invite you to gather in honor of Maryam Tabibzadeh Mahoutchian Often described as a flower, a bird, an angel, gentle in spirit, luminous in presence, and unmistakably herself, Maryam was deeply kind, quietly strong, and beautifully singular. She moved through the world with sensitivity, depth, and grace, leaving an imprint that will not fade. She was a writer, lover of Persian poetry and history, and carried her homeland within her wherever she went. Maryam’s personal wish was that, in lieu of flowers, you spend time with her books. They carry the quiet magic that flowed from her creative heart. We will provide more information about how to access these books in a near future correspondence. Please join us as we come together to remember her life, share poetry, and honor the love she gave and inspired. Aria Cultural Center Central Professional Park 2609 N Duke Street Suite 700 Durham, NC 27704 Saturday May 2, 2026 3pm to 7pm With love and in her memory, Parviz, Gohar, Sheila, Tara, Babak, Mila, Mona

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Maryam Tabibzadeh Mahoutchian Dear Community Members, It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Mrs. Maryam Tabibzadeh Mahoutchian. Mrs. Mahoutchian was a cornerstone of the ICSNC Organization for many years. Her dedication to the ICSNC Persian School, ICSNC Newsletters, Lecture Series and Aria Cultural Center project and her unwavering kindness left an indelible mark on all of us. She was more than just a life-time member; she was a mentor and a friend whose presence will be deeply missed. Maryam Khanoom was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many in our community. She touched many lives with her generosity, grace, and gentle spirit, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences go out to all her loved ones and everyone who had the privilege of crossing paths with her, particularly her husband Mr. Parviz Mahoutchian, her daughters Sheila and Tara, and her sister Gohar Tabibzadeh, during this incredibly difficult time. We will share details regarding memorial services as they become available. In the meantime, please keep her family in your thoughts. With Sympathy, Iranian Cultural Society of NC

To the valued ICSNC members, On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Management Team, we invite you to attend an Open House and Membership Q&A Session on Sunday, April 26, 2026. In-Person Open House: 2:00–4:00 PM Location: Aria Cultural Center 2609 N Duke St, Durham, NC 27704 This open forum is an opportunity to ask questions and share thoughts about the organization, including governance, center operations, programs, and the Persian school. Members are encouraged to submit questions in advance using this link https://forms.gle/E8RHw24itBCVQHBp8, though this session is open and freeform for live questions. No RSVP is required. Members may attend as their schedule allows. We look forward to your participation. Warm regards, ICSNC Board of Directors and Management Team

Dear All, We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your invaluable support and dedication in making our Chaharshanbe Soori, Nowruz, and Sizdehbedar a resounding success. These events truly came to life because of the collective effort, kindness, and commitment of such a wonderful group of individuals. Your hard work, generosity, and passion were the foundation of these memorable occasions. From the early planning stages to the final moments of the events, your contributions were absolutely essential. We are deeply thankful for the energy, commitment, and love you poured into every detail. We are pleased to acknowledge the following individuals for their leadership and outstanding contributions: Leaders for Each Event: Chaharshanbe Soori Event: Navid Nesab (March 17th) Nowruz Celebration: Maria Thoenen (March 21st) Sizdehbedar Gathering: Maria Thoenen (March 29th) Volunteer list for these events (sorted alphabetically): Azar Ghoddoussi Behrooz Mohebbi Cheryl Moosavi Daniel Kaboli Daniel Mahdizadeh Delshad Zaker Farzaneh Sina Forooz Salim Freydoun Naeymi-Rad Ghazaleh Ghafoorian Haleh Saie Kami Ahmadi Hamed Mohammadbagherpour Karen Yahyapour Kazem Yahyapour Marjan Schmidt Maria Thoenen Mehrnaz Madadi Moujan Khorram Minoo Motavalia Navid Nesab Nazi Kite Roxana Hamidi Samiollah Imeni Kashani Shahrokh Golestan Shayni Thoenen These gatherings remain free for all, thanks to the dedicated financial support of the following people: Azar & Ali Ghoddoussi Minoo Motavalia & Behrooz Mohebbi Farzaneh Sina & Mohammad Khorram Fred & Cheryl Moosavi Nazi & Gary Kite Javad $ Pam Taheri Maria & David Thoenen Shahla Baghari Shayesteh & Bob Sims Special thanks to Kazem Yahyapour and the staff of Aria Cultural Center Your contributions were integral to creating an unforgettable experience for everyone. Thanks to your involvement, we were able to bring our community together and create lasting memories. With warm regards, ICSNC Cultural Event Team

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