Afghan Association of Central Virginia

03/21/2026

03/21/2026

🌸 Happy Nowroz and Eid Mubarak from the Afghan Association of Central Virginia 🌙

As we welcome the arrival of Nowroz, the first day of spring and a new year, we celebrate renewal, hope, and fresh beginnings. This season reminds us of the beauty of growth, resilience, and community.

At the same time, we extend our warmest wishes for Eid Mubarak. May this time be filled with unity, generosity, and gratitude. We are proud to celebrate these meaningful traditions together.

Nowroz Mubarak and Eid Mubarak to all 🌿

03/16/2026

Masjid Al Falah is hosting Khatmul-Quran. on Monday, 3/16.

02/27/2026

Indeed, to God we belong and to Him we return.

It is with profound sorrow and deep reverence that we announce the passing of Zakia Miakhel Khan, a trailblazer and pillar of the Afghan community in Central Virginia.

As a founding leader of the Afghan Association of Central Virginia, Zakia helped countless families rebuild their lives. She mentored and supported hundreds of Afghan women and refugees, assisting them in finding employment, housing, food, and essential resources. Even as her health declined, and while relying on an oxygen tank, she continued to drive families to appointments and job interviews, attend board meetings, and serve her community with determination.

In the weeks before her passing, she called on the Afghan community to stay united and build a permanent community center to strengthen future generations. May the Almighty grant her Paradise and accept her lifelong service as sadaqah jariyah.

All friends and respected members of the community are kindly requested to attend the funeral and pray for the soul of the deceased. The funeral prayer (Janazah) will be held tomorrow after Dhuhr prayer at 1:30 PM at Masjid Yusuf.
Address: 8481 Hungary Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060. See images for additional information.

01/15/2026

The AACVA is working with ReEstablish Richmond this year for the annual RAIVS summit! We are seeking Afghan newcomers to join a panel discussion on their experience. We are also looking for a translator for a legal clinic next week. If interested, please email [email protected]

01/06/2026

Salam, dear community members.

The Afghan Association of Central Virginia is actively advocating on behalf of our community in response to recent federal immigration law changes. To do this effectively, we need to document the impact on real families.

If you or a family member has been affected by ICE enforcement, questioning, detention, monitoring, or fear of removal, we are asking you to share your experience with us as soon as possible.

Your story helps us advocate for safer, more informed policies.

Please email your name, contact information, and a brief description of what happened to [email protected].

This request is time-sensitive. All information will be handled with care and confidentiality.

12/30/2025

We are going to be hosting a town hall on Jan 2, 2026 and we hope to see you there.

Register today at afghanevac.org/townhall

12/28/2025

Part-Time Assistant needed at the AACVA. Please visit www.aacva.us/join-us to learn more.

12/26/2025

New reporting highlights a growing crisis: Afghans who assisted U.S. missions — from interpreters to pilots — are now navigating halted visa processing, ICE enforcement, and the very real threat of deportation. This not only harms families but undermines U.S. credibility with allies across the world.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/23/afghans-deportation-trump

12/19/2025

The AACVA is partnering with Ummah Market to deliver FREE WINTER COATS to our community. Please visit Ummah Market at 9864 West Broad Street in Glen Allen.

06/20/2024

On Jun 8th, it was great day for Afghan Association of Central Virginia participat in Multicultural event and present Afghanistan beautiful culture with afghan national dance (Attan) and beautiful kids with traditional afghan cloths, Thanks to all of the sponser, vendor and attendees, they make this very special. Our community is looking forward to seeing all of you guys next year again!!