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

https://www.reuters.com/article/2015/06/02/us-usa-islam-mosque-arizona-idUSKBN0OI06820150602/

Phoenix Interfaith Community Fills Mosque Targeted By Bikers With ‘Love Not Hate’ – The Huffington Post

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/islamic-community-center-of-phoenix-vigil_n_7486990

Faith groups hold prayer rally at Phoenix mosque – azcentral.com

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2015/06/02/valley-religious-groups-hold-prayer-rally-at-phoenix-mosque/28329921/

Love rally takes place at Phoenix Islamic Community Center – ABC15

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmNrnPZH7-o#t=69&ab_channel=ABC15Arizona

Responden al odio con oraciones – Univision

http://univisionarizona.univision.com/videos-univision-arizona/video/2015-06-01/responden-al-odio-con-oraciones

Supporters hold peacefully rally at Phoenix mosque – FOX10

http://www.fox10phoenix.com/story/29213037/2015/06/01/activists-gather-outside-phoenix-mosque-to-show-support

Interfaith service at Phoenix mosque draws hundreds – CBS5

http://www.kpho.com/story/29206036/interfaith-service-at-phoenix-mosque-draws-hundreds

A week later, mosque officials say protesters’ message is being rejected – Cronkite News

http://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2015/06/05/a-week-later-mosque-officials-say-protesters-message-is-being-rejected/