Press Advisory:
New York Religious and Community Leaders Hold Press Conference to Denounce the Attacks on the Imam Al-Khoei Islamic Center, a Hindu Temple and Nearby Houses In Queens.
When: Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 11:00am
Where: On the steps of Imam Al-Khoei Islamic Center
89-89 Van Wyck Expressway
Jamaica, NY 11435
Who: Over fifty NYC faith based and community leaders.
New York City Spiritual Leaders and Community Leaders condemn any attacks on houses of worship. On Sunday evening there were attacks on Imam Al-Khoei Islamic Center, a Hindu temple, two residences in queens and a grocery store. Though no one was injured, the attacks have damaged the sanctity of the spiritual centers and endangered the lives of 100s of congregants and residence of Queens.
This is of great concern to us all, and we stand united to request New Yorkers to come forward in helping to apprehend the perpetrator(s).
Supporting Organizations and Individuals:
Al-Mahdi Center
Arab Muslim American Federation
Council of Peoples Organization
Church of the Ascension
Diocese of Long Island
East African Imam Council
Elected Officials
Flushing Interfaith Council
Foundation for Ethnic Understanding
Islamic Center of Long Island
Interfaith Center of New York
Jamaica Muslim Center
Jewish Board of Rabbis
Judson Memorial Church
Masjid Al-Hikmah
Muslim American Society of Queens
New York State Interfaith Network for Immigration Reform
Occupy Faith NYC
Religions for Peace
Women for Afghan Women
Invited:
Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Commissioner Raymond Kelly
Senator Shirley L. Huntley
Speaker Christine Quinn
For further information, please contact: Syed Meesam Razvi Cell: 347-728-6588
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