The crowd burst into a roar, when, In an unprecedented move, Mayor Michael Pavia, of the city of Stamford CT, declared June 23rd Saida Fikri day in Stamford. This momentous event took place during a day of festivities at the Mill river park celebrating Morocco and its culture.The mayor announced the declaration right before Saida Fikri stepped onto the stage and performed many of her popular songs. The attendees came from near and far to see their Moroccan folk star as well as to mingle and enjoy a beautiful day together. There were businesses showcasing their wares, Moroccan food, camel rides for the kids. A day to remember for many. But the Mayor's declaration topped it all. Many who were asked what they though of it couldn't hide their pride in their beloved Saida. She, and her foundation, had worked tirelessly to put this festival together.
The Saida Fikri foundation strives to create a better world for disadvantaged kids in Morocco. One of its current projects is called "Creativity For A Better Future." The project is focused on the establishment of educationally based after school programs in third-world countries, starting with Morocco. The purpose is to develop the minds of the youth and in this way develop the future generations of the society. The children will have a creative outlet involving sports, music, and the arts, thus keeping them from drugs, gangs, and crime. Making a difference in the lives of the children of tomorrow will be the drive they need to make a difference in their own countries and this will fuel the change we want to see in the world.
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