June 24, 2021
Muslim-Jewish-Christian faith leaders, convened on Eid al-Fitr for a special interfaith event amidst rising tensions in the Middle East. This event, pinned to the Muslim celebration of Eid to conclude the month Ramadan, was shadowed by the recent violence and violation of religious freedom and human rights for worshipers at al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.
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“We are calling not just for an end to violence, we are calling for an end of the oppression that sparks the violence.” On Eid al-Fitr, Muslim, Christian and Jewish faith leaders of Los Angeles took a united stand demanding justice, compassion, and human dignity for the Palestinian people.
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There has never been a more brilliant, empassioned, visionary staff and group of people that exists at the Muslim Public Affairs Council.
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The best way to ensure equality and justice is to build bridges in the community and that is exactly what all you are doing.
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If MPAC existed in 1942, Japanese Americans would have never gone to [internment] camps. And this is why, as a Congressman, I'm here for this community too.
Fmr. Congressman Mike Honda
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