American Muslims March on Saudi Embassy to Protest Extremism
The rally was held in remembrance of a multitude of Islamic heritage sites that were destroyed by the Saudi Royal family upon assuming power nine decades ago.
Amongst the chants were condemnations of terrorism, and calls for restoration of destroyed holy sites. Protesters attempted to hand deliver a letter to the embassy, voicing their complaints; however, guards for the building refused to accept the document, and forbade entry into the building to do so.
Muslims from approximately 15 different states attended, attempting to make a show of solidarity in opposing violent extremism.
Without comment, the embassy closed its offices for the duration of the protest.
The Saudi Royal family, and most of the Saudi government, belong to the Salafi sect (sometimes called the “Wahabi” sect), which believes that all structures, monuments, and historical artifacts are blasphemous.
It is the same Salafi ideology that is followed by the “Islamic State” (formerly ISIS) in Iraq and Syria, and is the reason the group has burned down historic mosques, as well as churches, temples, and other religious buildings.
The rally was organized by the Chicago-based Al Baqee Organization.
Source: Washington Times
