On Saturday, September 7, the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on
American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) will host the 1st Annual Solidarity and
Peace Rally in Oklahoma City. CAIR-OK's walk and rally is designed
to promote peace and mutual understanding 13 years after the tragic 9/11 terror
attacks.
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, Dr. Mark
Davies of Oklahoma City University, and Adam Soltani of CAIR Oklahoma and the
OKC Religions United Committee.
DATE:
Saturday, September 7, 2013
TIME: 10
a.m.
LOCATION:
Oklahoma City National Memorial, 620 N. Harvey Ave., Oklahoma City, OK
73102
SEE: 1st Annual Solidarity
and Peace Rally Event page
"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," said CAIR-OK Development Coordinator Thomaira Babbit. "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. 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."
CAIR Oklahoma is a chapter
of America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its
mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect
civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote
justice and mutual understanding.
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