Dear John,
In response to the ongoing genocide and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, we call on the Los Angeles Muslim community to join us in prayer at Grand Park outside of City Hall in a historic first as diverse faith-based communities come together to pray for a ceasefire and an end to the suffering of the Palestinian people.
The genocide in Gaza, which has persisted for over eight months, has resulted in the massacre of over 38,000 Palestinians, including many women, children, and elderly. This relentless assault has devastated entire communities, obliterated infrastructure, and deprived the people of Gaza of basic necessities such as food, water, and medical supplies, exacerbating an already dire reality.
This event will provide an opportunity for all of us to stand united in our call for peace, to mourn the lives lost, and to pray for a future where all can live in safety and dignity. I will also deliver a khutbah underscoring the collective power we hold as communities of conscience in the fight against global injustice.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, June 28, 2024
- Time: 12pm - 1:30pm PST - Peace Rally and Friday prayer
- Location: Los Angeles City Hall
- Peace Rally: 200 Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Prayer: Grand Park, 200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Speakers:
Maky Peters, Labor for Palestine
Estee Chandler, JVP Action
Rida Hamida, Founder, Latino & Muslim Unity
Dr. Abdullah Melina, BLMLA
Salam Al-Marayati, President, Muslim Public Affairs Council
Basha Jamil, Council on American Islamic Relations
Benjamín Vizcarra-Barton, IfNotNow
Avraham Coutin, JVP-LA
Reverend Dr. James Thomas
Rabbi Robin Podolsky, IfNotNow
Mariella Saba, Eastside Cafe
For those not in the Los Angeles area, we encourage you to forward this call to prayer to your family, friends, networks, and all others who can help amplify our message. Every voice is crucial. Let us demonstrate to our leaders that Angelenos remain steadfast in our commitment to justice and dignity for all.
In service,
Salam Al-Marayati
MPAC President
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