This evening (Wednesday, May 20, 7 p.m.), the Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Georgia) will join the Roswell Community Masjid as it hosts a community-wide funerary prayers (Salat al-Janazah) in absentia and vigil in remembrance of the victims of the shooting that occurred at the Islamic Center of San Diego. The event will be attended by City of Roswell representatives, faith leaders, community leaders, and interfaith allies.
WHAT: Community Vigil and Salat al-Janazah honoring the martyrs of the Islamic Center of San Diego
DATE: May 20, 2026
TIME: 7 pm | Vigil Begins: 7:30 PM ET
WHERE: 345 Market Pl, Roswell, GA
CONTACT: Eman Jibrel, Communications Manager CAIR-Georgia, ejibrel@cair.com, Shaheen Bharde, RCM Outreach Director, sbharde@roswellmasjid.org
According to law enforcement, the shooting occurred shortly before midday prayer on Monday at the largest mosque in San Diego County. Among those killed was a security guard who reportedly acted heroically to help protect worshippers and children inside the mosque’s school. Two additional community members who were present at the mosque were also killed during the attack, according to the local community leaders. Authorities say evidence recovered from the suspects indicates extremist anti-Muslim rhetoric, and the incident is being investigated as a hate crime.
CAIR-Georgia’s mission is to protect civil rights, promote justice, empower American Muslims, and enhance the understanding of Islam.
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