(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 10/25/2023) – On Saturday, Oct. 28, the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) will join Oklahomans Against the Occupation in a peaceful rally for Palestine. This rally will take place at Scissortail Park in downtown Oklahoma City.
WHAT: Rally for Peace in Palestine
WHEN: Saturday, October 28, 2023, 12 – 3 PM
WHERE: Scissortail Park, Downtown Oklahoma City
CONTACT: Adam Soltani, CAIR-OK Executive Director, 405-248-5853; Tasneem Al-Michael, Oklahomans Against the Occupation Organizer, 405-887-4685
This rally is the second event to take place in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area to uplift and empower Palestinian voices and educate the broader. The organizers behind this event consist of young Muslim professionals and interfaith social justice advocates who are concerned about the ongoing violence and oppression targeting the Palestinian people in Gaza.
SEE: Oklahoma City Muslims Speak Out Against Treatment of Palestinians in War-Torn Gaza
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2023/10/21/okc-muslims-and-allies-focus-on-gaza-crisis-palestinians-plight/71217341007/
“The entire Muslim community of Oklahoma has felt the negative impact of the violent attacks on the people of Gaza,” said CAIR-OK Executive Director Adam Soltani. “A gathering like this is one of the many ways we can show our solidarity and support for the Palestinian people and hope that our lawmakers will hear our cries for a ceasefire and an end to the war.”
“Oklahomans Against Occupation is dedicated to seeing an end to violence and freedom for the Palestinian people,” said Tasneem Al-Michael, lead organizer for Oklahomans Against the Occupation. “We ask that those who join us this weekend support an open dialogue and come with the intention of peace. This is a moment for incredible moral courage, and we ask those who believe in the core values of humanity, decency, and beloved peace to stand with us on Saturday.”
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: Adam Soltani, CAIR-OK Executive Director, asoltani@cair.com, 405-248-5853