By Asad Pervez, Center for Peace & Spirituality USA BOSTON (June 19, 2026) — Juneteenth — June 19th — marks the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform the last enslaved people in the nation that they were free, more than two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. As we celebrate this milestone in American history, we should also sit with some deeper questions: Who were the first people to be enslaved? How far back do

By Asad Pervez, Center for Peace & Spirituality USA BOSTON (May 26, 2026) — Around two million people from around the world are currently in Mecca participating in the annual pilgrimage of Hajj. Each year, an estimated 20,000 Americans travel from the United States to Mecca to take part. As one of the five pillars of Islam, every Muslim who is of sound mind and has the means is obliged to make the Hajj pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime. Hajj is a pilgrimage, when un

Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib Brings Message of “Hope Over Poverty” During Visit to Interfaith Center WALTHAM, MA (May 13, 2026) — The founder of the globally recognized microfinance movement Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib visited the newly opened location of Center for Peace & Spirituality USA last month, taking a tour of the facility and engaging in discussions on spirituality, social service, and community development. The Center for Peace & Spirituality USA (CPS USA) is an organizat

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan’s Legacy Enters Boston Area Through a New Hub to Promote Peace, Dialogue, and Spiritual Growth. WALTHAM, MA (April 13, 2026) — The Center for Peace and Spirituality USA (CPS USA) today announced the opening of its new Massachusetts location, expanding its mission to promote peace, spirituality, and interfaith dialogue. The new center, located at 391 Totten Pond Road, Suite 402 in Waltham, will serve as a gathering place for individuals of all backgroun