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Public Testimony

Public testimony: Beatrice Sabir, 62-year masjid member, supports project

New York City Council · Jul 1, 2026 · starts 1:34:18 · 2 min 20 sec

Beatrice Sabir, a member of Masjid Khalifa for approximately 62 years, testifies emotionally in support of the project. She describes her role as dietitian and cook, notes that children from the school have become valedictorians of high schools and renowned colleges, and asks the council for support and encouragement.

Farah N. Louis

The first panel we'll call is Beatrice Sabir.

Farah N. Louis

Nashid.

Farah N. Louis

Kareem?

Farah N. Louis

Ayanna.

Farah N. Louis

Muhammad.

Farah N. Louis

That's Beatrice Sabir, Nasheed Kareem, and Ayanna Muhammad.

Member of the Public - Beatrice Sabir

My name is Beatrice Sabir, a member of Masjid Morsi Khalifa for, well actually my membership round and about is about 62 years.

Member of the Public - Beatrice Sabir

It gives me great pleasure to be able to say a few words about that building.

Member of the Public - Beatrice Sabir

It's emotional.

Member of the Public - Beatrice Sabir

It's...

Member of the Public - Beatrice Sabir

It's really all that you would want it to be as a Muslim.

Member of the Public - Beatrice Sabir

We have great leadership.

Member of the Public - Beatrice Sabir

Brother Imam allow us to do what we want as long as it's right.

Member of the Public - Beatrice Sabir

I've been there for many years as the dietician, the cook, and whatever it takes to nourish our children.

Member of the Public - Beatrice Sabir

Today we have the same children out of that school, Val Dictor.

Member of the Public - Beatrice Sabir

and salutatoriums of not just high school graduates, but of colleges as well, renowned colleges.

Member of the Public - Beatrice Sabir

So I just want to say that whatever it takes from the council to help us to maintain or not to maintain to get our new building, that we look for your input and we look for your encouragement.

Member of the Public - Beatrice Sabir

And I just want to say that, brother, ma'am, continue the good work, and we are here for your support.