By james art BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – On October 8, Muslims from Muhammad Mosque #69 in Birmingham, Alabama, local pastors and community advocates delivered remarks during a reading of the “Day of Atonement Proclamation.” The proclamation was originally issued in October 2023 by the City of Birmingham.
Student Minister James Muhammad made closing remarks about reconciliation and conflict resolution to the City Council and Mayor Randall Woodfin. Sister Nia, a student at Muhammad Islamic University, Birmingham, recited parts of the Proclamation.
The session was webcast live and broadcast across the city. Students from the Muhammad Islamic University of Birmingham were also present.
Student Minister James spoke of the miracle and mission of the Million Man March, convened by the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan on October 16, 1995, when nearly two million black men gathered on the Mall in Washington, DC under the theme of Redemption, Reconciliation and Responsibility.
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The faithful in Birmingham also took part in a national Day of Service to mark the 29th anniversary of the Million Man March and the Holy Day of Atonement. The brothers handed out copies of The Final Call newspaper.
They also distributed personal hygiene kits to needy people in the community. The hygiene packs were assembled by MGT and GCC under the guidance of MGT student captain Dr Cindy Mohammed.
— Submitted by Walter Umrani Muhammad, Director of Student Records
