✨ Recently we had a wonderful Interfaith Youth Iftar with our Youth Peace Network and the Interfaith Teen Leaders coming together for an evening of connection and community.
Students from different backgrounds and traditions gathered to learn about Ramadan and strengthening bridges of understanding
🌸 On International Women’s Day, we acknowledge the many ways women contribute to building understanding, cooperation, and stronger communities. We celebrate their impact today and every day. 🤝
#InternationalWomensDay #PeaceIslands
Here are some of the highlights from our first Ramadan dinners. 🌙
We thank Community Presbyterian (Ringwood), Union Congregational (Montclair), First Presbyterian (Rockaway) and Morristown United Methodist (Morristown) Churches for hosting those gathering and bringing people together.
🎨✍️ Art & Essay 2026 Announcement
Applications are now open for Peace Islands Institute’s 16th Annual Art & Essay Contest (2026). This year’s theme is “Building Bridges: The Power of Connection.”
📅 Deadline: May 11, 2026
📍 Open to New Jersey students in grades 6–12
🔎 Apply: artandessay.org
Ramadan Mubarak 🌙
As we welcome this sacred month, Peace Islands Institute extends warm wishes to all Muslims. May Ramadan be a time of reflection, compassion, and service—strengthening our shared commitment to peace, mutual understanding, and the common good.
#RamadanMubarak #PeaceIslands
This Black History Month, Peace Islands honors the strength, resilience, and contributions of Black communities while standing together in unity and understanding.
#PeaceIslands #BlackHistoryMonth
Here’s a glimpse of the pre-event moments, conversations, and a few highlights from a meaningful evening filled with connection, appreciation, and community. Stay tuned for more highlights from the night.
#PSA2026 #PublicSafety #PeaceIslands
Join the Peace Islands Institute for Muslims Beyond the Headlines: Leadership and Entrepreneurship, featuring Assemblywoman Shama Haider and Dr. Omer Topaloglu.
📅 Thursday, Jan 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM
📍 Rutherford Room, Greg Olsen Student Union, Fairleigh D. Univ. (Teaneck, NJ)
🔗 RSVP: buff.ly/wfPwkbg
Each year, we honor the individuals who dedicate their lives to keeping our communities safe. Through the Public Safety Appreciation Dinner, the Peace Islands Institute recognizes those whose service makes a meaningful impact across New Jersey. We are proud to present the 2026 Honorees.
As we welcome 2026, we’re grateful for the partnerships, dialogue, and shared hope that continue to bring communities together. May the year ahead be filled with peace, understanding, and new opportunities to serve. ✨
Happy New Year from us at Peace Islands Institute.
#HappyNewYear #PeaceIslands
✨ A look back at unforgettable Peace Islands moments from 2025—our events, programs, and the communities that made them special.
Happy New Year 2026! May it be filled with peace, hope, and togetherness 🌍
Wishing all those celebrating a Merry Christmas filled with peace, joy, and warmth. May this season inspire kindness, gratitude, and togetherness, and bring meaningful moments shared with family, friends, and community.
#SeasonOfGiving #PeaceIslands #Christmas
Wishing everyone a happy and peaceful holiday season. This video captures moments of connection and service as Peace Islands members visited neighbors, honored public safety partners, and shared joy across diverse communities. May this season remind us of the power of kindness and coming together.
Happy Hanukkah 🕯️
As Hanukkah begins, the miracle of light, the joy of tradition, and the warmth of coming together with family, friends, and community are celebrated.
May this Festival of Lights bring peace and bright moments to you and your loved ones.
✨ Chag Sameach from Peace Islands Institute
Peace Islands Institute condemns recent mass shootings and acts of violence. We mourn the victims, stand with affected families and communities, and reaffirm the sanctity of every human life. Violence and hatred have no place; peace, dialogue, and mutual respect must always prevail.
Join Peace Islands Institute this Giving Tuesday on Dec 2 as we support programs that strengthen dialogue, understanding and unity across our communities. Your generosity becomes a ripple of hope and helps build collaboration, empathy and lasting peace. 💙🌍
#GivingTuesday #PeaceIslandsInstitute
🍁 Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
Today, we give thanks for the people and communities who bring warmth, kindness, and connection into our lives. May your day be filled with gratitude, peace, and togetherness.
From all of us at Peace Islands Institute, we wish you and your loved ones a blessed Thanksgiving 🍂
Here are a few highlights from our past days of celebration—grateful for gathering with diverse communities, sharing joy and dialogue. Thanks to our hosts, guests, and volunteers. Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡🕊️
🇺🇸 Happy #VeteransDay! Grateful for those who served with courage and sacrifice. Thank you to all who joined our Veterans Dinner to celebrate and express our gratitude. Here are some of the highlights from our Veterans Day Dinner!
#PeaceIslands #VeteransDay
🇺🇸 Veterans Day Dinner – Join Us!
Let’s honor the brave men and women who served our country.
🗓️ Thu, Nov 6 • 6 PM
📍 Harmony Point, Wayne, NJ
Hosted with Embrace Relief, Turkish Cultural Center NJ & DCVYP.
A night of gratitude, reflection & community.
All are welcome!
Wishing everyone a joyous and peaceful Diwali!
May this Festival of Lights bring warmth, happiness, and prosperity to your homes and hearts. ✨
At Peace Islands Institute, we celebrate the values of hope, renewal, and togetherness that Diwali represents.
Happy Diwali to all who are celebrating! 🌸
🕊️ One year since the passing of M. Fethullah Gülen Hocaefendi, we honor his legacy of peace, education, and interfaith dialogue. His vision continues to inspire “islands of peace” around the world. 🌍
🎥 Watch the memorial tribute: buff.ly/XgoQ22F
#FethullahGülen #Hocaefendi #PeaceIslands #Legacy
🌙 On this sacred day of reflection and atonement, Peace Islands Institute NJ extends heartfelt wishes to all observing Yom Kippur. May this day bring peace, renewal, and blessings to you and your loved ones. ✨
#YomKippur #PeaceIslandsNJ #DayOfAtonement #CommunityAndPeace
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 11 AM for the PII Talk Series: Interfaith Talks with Pastor Tom Henion Jr. of Montville Reformed Church. His talk, “Christianity Through the Ages: History, Diversity, and Belief,” will explore faith & traditions of Christian thought.
👉 RSVP --> buff.ly/QgKTYy3
🌸 Shanah Tovah! 🌸
Peace Islands Institute extends warm wishes to all who are celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, from September 22–24, 2025. 🍎🍯
May this season bring renewal, peace, and blessings to you and your loved ones. ✨
#RoshHashanah #ShanahTovah #PeaceIslandsNJ #NewBeginnings
🌍✨ Join us for the 6th Annual Peace Festival! Sept 21, 2–6 PM at Milton A. Votee Park, Teaneck NJ. 🎶 Choir + English & Turkish songs, 💃 cultural dances, 🎨 activities, 🍴 food, 🎈 kids’ fun & 🎁 raffles! Free & open to all—come celebrate peace, unity & friendship. #PeaceFestival25
On this day, we remember the lives lost on 9/11 and honor the courage of the heroes who rose in the face of tragedy.
Let us continue to stand together in unity, compassion, and dialogue—working toward a future where peace and understanding triumph over hatred and division.
#Rememberance #Dialogue
🌟 Join us for the 6th Annual Peace Festival on September 21, 2025 at Milton A. Votee Park in Teaneck, NJ! Enjoy a 45-minute bike & walk, live music, delicious food, stage performances, and various activities—all in celebration of community and peace.
Questions? Reach out to: infonj@peaceislands.org
Together, we made a difference! 🙌
Proud to partner w/ DCVYP & Embrace Relief for a Food Assistance Program in Englewood, NJ—joined by Senator Johnson & Assemblywoman Haider! Together, we helped many families in need. Grateful for everyone who made it possible! 💙 #PeaceIslandsNJ #FoodAssistance
As we celebrate the birth of this great nation, Peace Islands Institute honors the values of freedom, justice, and unity that bring our diverse communities together.
Wishing everyone a joyful, safe, and meaningful Independence Day!
#FourthOfJuly #PeaceIslands #UnityInDiversity #IndependenceDay
