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Dear John,
Los Angeles | www.mpac.org | May 12, 2021 - In this second Eid al-Fitr of the COVID pandemic era, faith leaders in Southern California will hold a press conference to deliver a special Eid message addressing challenges, tensions, and a commitment to peace. Ramadan is a time of introspection, with a focus on deep spirituality, gaining closeness with God, and asking the Almighty for forgiveness. It is an unacceptable violation of human rights and human dignity to attack congregants in peaceful prayer while inside Al-Aqsa Mosque. These attacks, timed during prayers for Laylat Al Qadr, the holiest night of the year, at the 3rd holiest site for Muslims, is an unacceptable encroachment on religious freedom. MPAC firmly defends freedom of religion, which is a human and constitutional right, and we support policies that ensure human rights and human dignity for all.
When: Thursday, May 13 at 9:30am PT
Where: MPAC LA Office & FB Live
The following individuals and organizations will be present:
- Salam Al-Marayati (President, MPAC)
- Rabbi Dr. Aryeh Cohen (American Jewish University)
- Rabbi Neil Commes Daniels (Head Rabbi, Temple Beth Shir Shalom)
- Hedab Tarifi (Islamic Center of Southern California)
- Randy Heyn-Lamb Middle East Ministry of All Saints Church)
- Rev Mike Kinman (Tenth Rector, All Saints Church, Pasadena)
- Reinhard Krauss (Executive Director of the Academy of Judaic Christian and Islamic Studies)
- Dr. Arik Greenberg (President and Founder of the Institute for Religious Tolerance, Peace and Justice)
Tune in tomorrow at 9:30am Pacific: https://facebook.com/mpacnational
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