BY : Dr. Gholam Mujtaba, MS, MD, Ed.D.
New Jersey,USA : It was a joyous and meaningful evening at Mujtaba House in Clifton, New Jersey, where Dr. Assad Mujtaba and Dr. Athar Mujtaba graciously hosted an Eid Dinner Celebration to mark the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. The event gathered a diverse group of community leaders, political figures, healthcare professionals, and members of the public in a warm celebration of unity, gratitude, and faith.
Both Dr. Assad Mujtaba, a prominent figure in local politics and one of the strongest candidates in the recent general elections in Clifton and Passaic, and Dr. Athar Mujtaba, DNP-FNP, a committed practitioner in family medicine, have garnered significant respect from their patients and communities in New Jersey and New York. Their clinics are recognized for providing compassionate and comprehensive primary and urgent care services, and their names represent trust and excellence in healthcare.
The evening featured an impressive array of guests, including:
• Senator Rana Mahmood-ul-Hassan, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Pakistan Senate Cabinet Division – Guest of Honor
• Mr. Imam Baloch, President of Balochistan Bank and former Finance Minister of Balochistan Province, Pakistan
• Mary Jo Guinchard, Republican Candidate for the U.S. Congress
• Rosemary Pino, Councilwoman of Clifton
• Antonio Latona, Councilman of Clifton
• Bob Calcagno, Chairman of the Republican Party in Clifton
• Oz Sultan, President of the Republican Club, Harlem
• Kareem Masarani and Ibrahim Fahmi, senior Leaders of the Islamic Council of Passaic County (ICPC)
• Ehab Hussain, Candidate for Commissioner, Board of Education
• Mr. Saleh Ghani, President of Paterson Masjid
• Dr. Jabeen, a leading figure in the Democratic Party of Passaic and a prominent businesswoman.
• Mr. Michael Katz Jewish Community Leader.
• District leaders and representatives of the Republican Party from Passaic County, Pennsylvania, and New York
• Mr. Nasim Gilgiti President Sohni Watan Gilgit Baltistan
. Mr Shihab Ahmed and Dr Mannan Razzak of CAIR
• Mr. Farooq Mirza President 4th Pillar USA
• Mr. Shahbaz Syed, PakWatan TV USA
• Leaders of the PPP, USA
• Several local community leaders, physicians, interfaith figures, and businesspersons from the tri-state area
This memorable gathering was not merely a celebration of Eid—it was a celebration of unity, strength, and shared purpose among the diverse communities of Passaic County. Such a broad coalition of civic leaders and respected professionals is a testament to the positive impact that Dr. Assad Mujtaba and Dr. Athar Mujtaba have made in their respective fields and the community.
The evening served as a reminder that compassionate care, civic responsibility, and community leadership are interconnected. The contributions of the Mujtaba family continue to be acknowledged, valued, and celebrated by those who uphold progress, integrity, and unity.
We thank everyone who attended for making this Eid gathering a memorable night, and we extend our prayers and best wishes to all for ongoing peace, prosperity, and unity.
In the picture, you can see all the individuals mentioned earlier, including Mr. Fahim Khan, Mr. Asif, and Mr. Mumtaz Syed (former classmates of Dr. Mujtaba from Karachi University), as well as leaders of the Pakistan Peoples Party USA, Mr. Umer Chaudhry, Mr. Qasim Naveed Cheema, Qasim Wahla, and many other Pakistani Americans.
