US Muslims Peace Rally, Prayers Mark 9/11
Twelve years after 9/11 attacks, American Muslims in Oklahoma and Virginia are planning special peace rally and prayer service to mark the attacks which put Islam and Muslims under the pinch of Islamophobia and prejudice.
“This rally is a reminder that, we, as Oklahomans and Americans, will never forget or abandon our principles of freedom and justice, but will continue to show compassion and respect toward all,” Thomaira Babbit, Development Coordinator for the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK), said.
“In the past year, we have seen a trend in our state of moving beyond coexistence to understanding our differences and allowing them to unite us as Oklahomans.
Planned on September 7, the event was hosted by CAIR-OK to promote peace and mutual understanding 12 years after the tragic 9/11 terror attacks.
The walk and rally is held under the title, “1st Annual Solidarity and Peace Rally in Oklahoma City”.
“This rally is a reminder of how far we have come and that we must continue to work together towards a better Oklahoma for all,” Babbit added.
As a part of the rally, there will be a commemorative solidarity walk around the Oklahoma City National Memorial followed by inspirational words promoting peace from community leaders.
Speakers include Nathaniel Batchelder of the Oklahoma Peace House, Dean Mark Davies of Oklahoma City University, and Adam Soltani of CAIR Oklahoma and the OKC Religions United Committee.
In Virginia, Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ and the Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center of Falls Church were planning to co-host a “Day for World Peace” service this Sunday.
“A Day for World Peace observed on September 8 at an interfaith service involving two congregations — one Muslim, the other Christian,” the press release for the interfaith service said.
Themed “Two Faiths, One Creation,” it was the third consecutive year the two congregations have organized the event, which was started on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
“The service took place at Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ in Arlington, which was joined by the Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center of Falls Church. The theme for the day was “Two Faiths, One Creation.”
“It recognizes that all people, regardless of faith tradition, are citizens of a single planet.”
The service followed by a social hour, after which many congregants went to Washington, DC, for the 9/11 Unity Walk.
Though there are no official estimates, the US is home to from 7-8 million Muslims.
An earlier Gallup poll found that the majority of Americans Muslims are loyal to their country and optimistic about their future in the United States.
Since the 9/11 attacks on the United States, many Muslims have complained of facing discrimination and stereotypes in the society because of their Islamic attires or identities.
Source: On Islam
“In the past year, we have seen a trend in our state of moving beyond coexistence to understanding our differences and allowing them to unite us as Oklahomans.
Planned on September 7, the event was hosted by CAIR-OK to promote peace and mutual understanding 12 years after the tragic 9/11 terror attacks.
The walk and rally is held under the title, “1st Annual Solidarity and Peace Rally in Oklahoma City”.
“This rally is a reminder of how far we have come and that we must continue to work together towards a better Oklahoma for all,” Babbit added.
As a part of the rally, there will be a commemorative solidarity walk around the Oklahoma City National Memorial followed by inspirational words promoting peace from community leaders.
Speakers include Nathaniel Batchelder of the Oklahoma Peace House, Dean Mark Davies of Oklahoma City University, and Adam Soltani of CAIR Oklahoma and the OKC Religions United Committee.
In Virginia, Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ and the Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center of Falls Church were planning to co-host a “Day for World Peace” service this Sunday.
“A Day for World Peace observed on September 8 at an interfaith service involving two congregations — one Muslim, the other Christian,” the press release for the interfaith service said.
Themed “Two Faiths, One Creation,” it was the third consecutive year the two congregations have organized the event, which was started on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
“The service took place at Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ in Arlington, which was joined by the Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center of Falls Church. The theme for the day was “Two Faiths, One Creation.”
“It recognizes that all people, regardless of faith tradition, are citizens of a single planet.”
The service followed by a social hour, after which many congregants went to Washington, DC, for the 9/11 Unity Walk.
Though there are no official estimates, the US is home to from 7-8 million Muslims.
An earlier Gallup poll found that the majority of Americans Muslims are loyal to their country and optimistic about their future in the United States.
Since the 9/11 attacks on the United States, many Muslims have complained of facing discrimination and stereotypes in the society because of their Islamic attires or identities.
Source: On Islam
