BIG FLATS, NY (WENY) -- On Saturday, October 14th, the Islamic Association of the Finger Lakes presented the first-ever Celebration of Cultures. The event allowed visitors to travel around the world without a passport. Event attendees had the chance to experience 19 world cultures and their unique foods. 

Countries at the event included:

  • Albania
  • Eygpt
  • India
  • Nigeria
  • Philippines
  • Eriteria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Guinea
  • Kashmir
  • Palestine
  • Somalia
  • Tunisia
  • USA
  • Bangladesh
  • Guyana
  • Mauritania
  • Pakistan
  • Sudan
  • Turkey

Event chairs say they thought around 150 people attended the event.

The IAFL is a non-profit religious organization that looks to serve the Muslim community and the Finger Lakes region within the Southern Tier of New York.

IAFL is located at 499 Hickory Grove Rd, Horseheads NY 14845.