(SACRAMENTO, CA, 11/16/2023) — On Friday, Nov. 17, CAIR-Sacramento (CAIR-SV/CC), American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), Palestine Advocacy League (PAL), and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) will host “Jummah for Palestine” on the West Lawn of the California State Capitol in Sacramento.
The event is designed to raise awareness and support for the Palestinian and an immediate call to stop the genocide in Palestine. “Jummah” is the Friday congregational prayer for Muslims.
WHEN: Friday, November 17, 12 – 3 p.m., 1 p.m. Khutbah (Sermon), Dr. Hatem Bazian
1:45 p.m. – Press Conference
WHERE: California State Capitol (West Lawn)
CONTACT: Omar Altamimi at (916) 365-5465 or [email protected].
LIVESTREAM: Instagram: @cairsvcc, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cairsvcc/
A march to the federal building will take place after the press conference.
As advocates for justice, human rights, and peace, CAIR-SV/CC, AMP, PAL, JVP and other regional orgs have organized this event to call for an immediate end to violence in Palestine.
CAIR-SV/CC is a chapter of CAIR, America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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CONTACT: CAIR-SV/CC Operations Manager Elle Dunlap, [email protected], (916) 302-2121