TUCSON, Arizona (Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The Eight Annual Jewish–Muslim PeaceWalk Tucson will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2011. People of any faith or persuasion who share our vision of coexistence and mutual understanding are invited to join all or part of this important and timely opportunity for our community.
Participants will gather at 1:15 pm at Congregation Or Chadash, 3939 N. Alvernon Way (north of River Rd. – west of Pontatoc Rd.) for refreshments and the 1:45 pm opening ceremony.
After rest stops along the approximately 2 mile route, walkers will arrive at the Al Huda Islamic School located at 2800 E. River Road at approximately 4:30 pm for activities, followed at 6:00 pm by multi-faith prayers and an evening meal. Transportation between sites will be provided if needed. Participants are asked to bring their own water bottle.
From the mission statement of PeaceWalk Tucson, “Our coming together as a community here in Tucson is witness to our belief that peace is possible. We call for alternatives to military or violent solutions to the problems in the Middle East and elsewhere in the world”.
This year’s theme is “Weaving Peace” and there will be activities for all ages and conversations throughout the event related to common ways we weave our families and communities together to emphasize peace and cooperation.
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