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Over 100 U.S. mosques and Islamic Centers have registered to participate in a day of remembrance on September 11, 2002, called the "Day of Unity and Prayer."  Participating houses of worship will open their doors to the public, sponsor interfaith visits, and host community prayers.  The goal is to commemorate the victims of the September 11 attacks, and foster national unity and religious tolerance.

In announcing the nationwide observance, the American Muslim Political Coordination Council (AMPCC) said, "It is imperative that all Americans come together on the first anniversary of the terrorist attacks to show that we are united as a nation, and to reject efforts by any parties, whether overseas or within our borders, to divide the United States along religious or ethnic lines.  The Muslim community is part of this country, and we join our fellow citizens in mourning those who were killed or injured on that fateful day."

For a list of participating mosques, organizations, and centers, please visit the official website at:

September 11, 2002:  Day of Unity and Prayer

Other Islamic 9/11 Observances:

Muslim Community Memorial at Ground Zero
sponsored by the Council on American-Islamic Relations, New York Chapter
Wednesday, September 11, 2002 -- 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Great Lawn of Battery Park, 5 blocks south of Ground Zero (across from 17 State St.)
Contact:  (212) 870-2002 or (516) 729-8754

Night of Remembrance and Reflection at the U.S. Capitol
Interfaith vigil sponsored by the Council on American-Islamic Relations
Tuesday, September 10, 2002 -- 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Capitol Reflecting Pool (Westside), Washington, DC
Contact: (202) 488-8787 or (202) 744-7726