Georgetown: The Muslim community held a “Peace, Solidarity Walk and Rally” recently which strongly condemning the bloodshed, destruction, violence and human rights atrocities that are taking place in several countries, such as Syria, Egypt, Palestine, Nigeria, Burma and Iraq and call on the International Community, led by the United Nations and other powerful world bodies, to take definite and decisive action to put a quick end to this human suffering.
Various Islamic Organizations strongly condemns the bloodshed as the appeal was made at the Queenstown Jama Masjid in Georgetown.
The Rally which was attended by hundreds of Muslims from different parts of the country, was addressed by several prominent Muslim leaders and scholars who called on Muslims to unite and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood; to be patient and steadfast in our practice of our faith during these times of crises and to remain firm on the side of justice, respect for human rights and world-wide peace and equality for all mankind regardless of race, creed, status and nationality.
The rally concluded with special prayers for global peace, unity and human dignity for Muslims in these countries and the world over, as well for all humanity. The gathering also condemned the atrocities committed against innocent people, the blatant violations of human rights and crimes against humanity and called upon our Government; the International Community led by the United Nations, the United States Government, the European Union, the Organization of Islamic Countries, Human Right Organizations and all freedom loving people to take a strong stand against these atrocities.
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