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September 4th, 2009
Washington DC.
The American Muslim Voice Foundation along with Multifaith groups and community organizations will host a memorial in loving memory of 9/11 victims.
Imagine millions of small flames guiding our paths toward a culture of peace, acceptance, mutual respect and harmony throughout our neighborhoods, cities, states and nations. Our quest for peace and friendship begins now on a day that created a culture of despair, division and violence among all of us. We will replace it with the culture of hope, inclusion and peace by working side by side. Together we can create a world we would be proud to leave behind for our future generations!
What: Candle light vigil and an Iftar (breaking of the Ramadan fast)
Why: To spread the Miracle Movement of Peace and Friendship.
Who: Anne M. Mulderry, September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows
Personal messages will be shared from John and Bev Titus, Parents of Alicia N. Titus, September 11th Victim, UAL Flight 175.
Terry Rockefeller Sister of Laura Rockefeller, North Tower WTC
Dalia Mogahed, Executive Director of Gallup Center for Muslim Studies
Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich of Ohio (Invited)
Congressman Keith Ellison of of Minnesota (Invited)
Dr. Sayyid Sayeed, National Director for Interfaith & Community Alliance, Islamic Society of North America
Nihad Awad, Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations
Alfreda Gill, Vice President of the Pakistani American Congress.
Rebecca Cataldi, an American young lady who grew up in Pakistan
Rev. Dr. David Ensign, pastor, Clarendon Presbyterian Church, Arlington, VA, and Christian Peace Witness.
Bill Galvin, National Committee of the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship. (His children lost their uncle on Sept. 11 who worked in the World Trade Center.)
Samina Sundas, Founding Executive Director of the American Muslim Voice
Representatives of Multifaiths
When: On Friday, September 11th 2009
Where: Lafayette Park, SE Quadrant in Washington DC
Time: 6:00pm Gathering, short program at 6:30, breaking of the fast at sunset, prayer followed by the candle light vigil. “Light the Night for Peace and Friendship”
We will honor 9/11 victims and their families by sowing the seeds of peace and friendship. Together we can build a safe secure, peaceful and harmonious world.
The American Muslim Voice Foundation is seeking global partnerships for its “Miracle Movement of Peace and Friendship." We strongly believe that in order to build peace, we must shatter all barriers, get to know each other and form friendships. We can build stronger and harmonious communities and safe and secure nations. We are encouraging all Americans and global communities to start getting to know each other by nurturing old friendships and sowing the seeds of new ones, so we can build a peaceful, inclusive and beloved world. We salute ”September 11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows” for their dedication and commitment to work towards creating peace. We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to them.
Please join hands with us as we walk on the path Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. paved for us. Become full partners in “The Miracle Movement of Peace and friendship.” We will foster friendships among all Americans and the world by bridging the cultural and religious gap.
To become a part of this movement please click "Light the Night for Peace and friendship" www.amuslimvoice.org
On Sept 11th, open your home or places of worship to old friends and future friends. Share your vision of peace and one step you are willing to take to achieve that goal. How can we help one another to forgive, heal old wounds and sow the seeds of peace and friendship. Hold a candle light vigil after sunset, honor 9/11 victims and their families. The vigils may be held in your front yard, Neighborhood Parks or places of worship or just light a candle, put it on your window and pray for the victims, their families and for peace in our world.
Please send photos and report to saminasundas@gmailcom. Let us start spreading good will and good news for a change.
AMV Foundation was founded in July 2003 by American Muslims to work for and with all Americans. We work with all Muslim, multi-faith, community organizations/groups and individuals that share our vision of a peaceful, harmonious and inclusive world. The Miracle Movement of Peace and Friendship is but a part of AMV Foundation’s mission. We are striving to foster friendships among all Americans by bridging the cultural and religious gap. We are a grassroots, nonviolent and inclusive organization dedicated to preserving and protecting civil liberties and constitutional rights for all. We believe that working alongside neighbors and strangers towards a shared goal - strengthening the fibers of our world and eradicating cultural fault lines - forges bonds and often sparks friendships. AMV Foundation is also committed to builds alliances & genuine partnerships with like-minded groups and individuals. Our goal is to unite us all under the umbrella of our common humanity. We celebrate diversity & value all human beings regardless of race, religion or creed.
Sponsor:
American Muslim Voice
Co-Sponsors:
Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice
Presbyterian Peace Fellowship
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns
Our Peace Partners
September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows
Amnesty International, Western region
Asian Americans for Peace & Justice
Asian Law Alliance
Buddhist Peace Fellowship, West Bay Chapter
Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR)
Code Pink
Council of Churches of Santa Clara County
Dalai Lama Foundation
Ecumenical Peace Institute
Fellowship of Reconciliation
Global Exchange
Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
Los Altos Voices for Peace
Micahs Call
Multifaith Voices for Peace & Justice
Muslim Peace Fellowship
Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC)
National Japanese American Historical Society
National Peace Academy
The Nihonmachi Outreach Committee, San Jose
Olive Branch Interfaith Peace Partnership
Pax Christy of Stanford , CA
Peninsula Peace & Justice Center, Palo Alto, CA
Presbyterian Peace Fellowship
Priority Africa Network
Raging Grannies Action League
Rahima Foundation
Reach and Teach
Shalom Center
SIREN
South Bay Department of Peace
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns
The South Alameda County Peace & Justice Coalition
United Muslims of America (UMA)
National V. President Sharon KufeIdt, Veterans for Peace
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