On Saturday, June 10th, you are invited to gather in support of our Muslim sisters and brothers. This event is co-sponsored by the Islamic Society of CNY, Grace Episcopal Church, Syracuse Community Choir, and Syracuse Peace Council.
The following information has been released about this event:
The entire community is invited to the CNY Islamic Society on Saturday June 10 at 10:00 am
Muslim community leaders are requesting that we gather peacefully at the CNY Islamic Society, at 925 Comstock Avenue in Syracuse at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 10th. Parking is available in the Mosque lot, in the cemetery across the street and along Comstock on the cemetery side.
SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2017:
10am-12:30 pm – gather at the Mosque, 925 Comstock Ave, to ask questions and learn about Islam. Come for any or all of this time.
12:30 – 12:45 pm- press conference, held in an outdoor accessible area under a tent – statements from community leaders; songs led by Syracuse Community Choir. Please come, show support, and join singing if you wish.
IN ADDITION – 9:30 am
Rev. Johanna Marcure and members of Grace Church invite all who wish, to join them at 819 Madison St. (corner of University Ave.) at 9:30 am to walk to the Mosque (about a 20 min. walk).
**We will be meeting atGrace at 9:30 am to walk up to the Mosque on Comstock. Also, If people are not able to walk, we will look forward to seeing them at the Mosque!**
Community allies are encouraged to bring food offerings for Iftar (Ramadan breaking of the fast that Muslims participate in every evening of Ramadan after sundown).
This event is co-sponsored by Islamic Society of Central New York – ISCNY , Grace Episcopal Church of Syracuse, Syracuse Community Choir, and Syracuse Peace Council.