Love Is Stronger Than Hate Event
Monday June 1st, 2015 was a historical moment for our community and all those who value freedom of religion, peace, tolerance and harmony. In an astounding scene of unity, hundreds gathered at the Islamic Community Center of Phoenix bearing flowers to convey the message “Love Is Stronger Than Hate” in response to the armed anti-Islam demonstration that took place two days earlier in front of our Mosque. Thank you to every individual and organization who honored us with their participation, we appreciate your solidarity and support.
Please scroll down for the event video and some of the photos we were able to collect.
Event cosponsors:
- Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona
- Arizona Faith Network
- Arizona Interfaith Movement
- Anti-Defamation League
- Board of Rabbis of Greater Phoenix
- Church of Scientology of Arizona
- City Square Church
- Council on American Islamic Relations – AZ
- First Congregational United Church of Christ
- Islamic Center of North Phoenix
- Islamic Center of the Northeast Valley
- Islamic Community Center of Tempe
- Muslim Student’s Association at ASU
- Paradise Valley United Methodist Church
- Sun Devils Are Better Together
- Temple Chai
- Temple Solel
- TEAM – Tempe Interfaith
- The Fountains United Methodist Church
- The New Shul
- The Women’s Jewish Learning Center
- Southwest Conference United Church of Christ
- United Islamic Center of Arizona
Some of the media coverage the event received:
- Arizona mosque, site of anti-Islam protest, holds ‘love not hate’ event – Reuters
- Phoenix Interfaith Community Fills Mosque Targeted By Bikers With ‘Love Not Hate’ – The Huffington Post
- Faith groups hold prayer rally at Phoenix mosque – azcentral.com
- Love rally takes place at Phoenix Islamic Community Center – ABC15
- Responden al odio con oraciones – Univision
- Supporters hold peacefully rally at Phoenix mosque – FOX10
- Interfaith service at Phoenix mosque draws hundreds – CBS5
- A week later, mosque officials say protesters’ message is being rejected – Cronkite News
Love Is Stronger Than Hate
Monday June 1st, 2015 was a historical moment for our community and all those who value freedom of religion, peace, tolerance and harmony. In an astounding scene of unity, hundreds gathered at the Islamic Community Center of Phoenix bearing flowers to convey the message “Love Is Stronger Than Hate” in response to the armed anti-Islam demonstration that took place two days earlier in front of our Mosque.
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