Location:
441 4th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20001
Building:
Old Council Chambers
Details:
“Christian, Jew, Muslim, shaman, Zoroastrian, stone, ground, mountain, river, each has a secret way of being with the mystery, unique and not to be judged.” – Rumi, Islamic poet
#StandwithDCMuslims
The DC Office of Human Rights, in partnership with Shoulder-to-Shoulder, will present a free panel discussion with diverse Muslim faith and community leaders to help attendees better understand the Muslim faith, the experiences of DC Muslim residents, and how to be effective allies to the Muslim community. Attendees will leave the training with concrete steps they can take to counter Islamophobia and increase mutual understanding and respect in the District.
Panelists include:
- Imam Daayiee Abdullah, Executive Director of MECCA Institute and Imam of Masjid Nurral Islaah
- Darakshan Raja, Helga Herz Organizing Fellow at the Washington Peace Center
- Imam Suhaib Webb, Resident Scholar of CenterDC
- Mohammed Mobaidin, director of the Masjid of Ivy City