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Dozens Gather At Masjid-E-Ali Mosque For Candlelight Vigil

Dozens of people gathered at the Masjid-e-Ali Mosque’s courtyard for a candlelight vigil against terrorism. More than 50 people gathered in the courtyard of the Masjid-e-Ali Mosque June 30 to hold a candlelight vigil in remembrance of those killed by terrorists. The event was sparked by the June 28 attack at Istanbul Ataturk Airport in Turkey, in which 44 people …

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Peace, Compassion Are Themes Of Annual Interfaith Dinner At Masjid-E-Ali Mosque

The Masjid-e-Ali mosque held its annual Interfaith/Iftar dinner on June 18. Messages of peace, compassion and following what one’s heart knows to be right were delivered by several speakers June 18 at the sixth annual Interfaith/Iftar Dinner hosted by Masjid-e-Ali mosque on Cedar Grove Lane. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …

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Start Of Ramadan Marks Month Of Fasting

Imam Rizwan Rizvi. By Rizwan Rizvi. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we can only do that with your support. Please consider a yearly subscription to our online news site; …

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FR&A Photo Gallery: Balaji Temple Initiated With Ceremony

Members of the Balaji Temple join Hindu priests in making offerings to the Hindu god statue. The Srivari Sri Balaji Temple on Elizabeth Avenue was formally initiated in a May 29 ceremony. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only …

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Hindu Temple Prepares For Three-Day Festival, Naming Of Main Deity

Priests of the Sri Balaji Temple flank the statue of Krishna. A three-day festival – which will include the naming of a new main deity – is planned for later this month by the Srivari Sri Balaji Temple on Elizabeth Avenue. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …

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FR&A Photo Gallery: St. Matthias Carnival Kicks Off

The annual St. Matthias Carnival got underway May 10, featuring rides, games and food. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we can only do that with your support. Please consider …

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Township Interfaith Council Uses National Prayer Day As Starting Point For Renewed Effort For Unity

Members of the Franklin Township Interfaith Council observe the National Day of Prayer at Veterans Memorial Park. The National Prayer Day observance at the township Veterans’ Memorial marked what members of the township’s Interfaith Council hope is the start of a new vitality for the organization. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …

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Temple Beth El Fetes Rabbi On His 10th Anniversary

Rabbi Eli Garfinkel and his wife, Naomi Lasky, at the April 10 dinner honoring him for his 10th anniversary at Temple Beth El. Rabbi Eli Garfinkel said he knew from his first meeting with members of Temple Beth El that this was a special place. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information …

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FR&A Photo Gallery: Township Christians Celebrate Easter

We dropped in on two township churches for their Easter Sunday celebrations: Middlebush Reformed Church at Middlebush and Amwell roads, and Point Christian Church, which meets at the Villagers Theatre in the municipal complex. Middlebush Reformed held a sunrise service at 7 a.m., while Point Christian held its annual Easter egg hunt, prior to its Easter service and brunch. Don’t …

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Middlebush Reformed Church Volunteers Help Build Habitat Home

One of the two Habitat for Humanity homes on Churchill Avenue that volunteers from Middlebush Reformed Church helped build on March 19. More than a dozen volunteers from Middlebush Reformed Church pitched in March 19 to help Habitat for Humanity build two homes. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …

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