RALLY FOR THE PEOPLE OF GAZA – Friday August 1
We're going to be back in Center City this Friday, to continue to protest against ongoing Israeli massacre in Gaza. Inshallah the situation will change for the better before Friday, but we'll be there as regardless. We'll be commemorating the over 1,000 Palestinians killed. Please note that the location has changed, we'll be in Love Park. We're also going to try and have some speakers and people recite some poetry, as well as a mass black balloon release to remember the lives that have been lost. In addition, there will be a fundraiser at 1501 Cherry St, one block away from the rally, starting a little bit before the end of the rally, and continuing after. Food will be available there, donated by various halal restaurants in Philadelphia, so you don't have to worry about dinner. We'll post more updates going forward.
Friday – AUGUST 1 at 1501 Cherry Street (Friends Center)
6:00pm: Door opens for Food, henna, silent auction and child-centered creative activities
8:30pm: Raffle and performances by Farah Siraj, the Al-Bustan Takht Ensemble and more
$5 to $20 sliding scale – suggested donation –proceeds will go to Kinder USA and Islamic Relief USA to provide direct humanitarian relief to people of Gaza.
Hosted by AFSC and co-sponsored by American Friends Service Committee, Philly BDS, Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, Jewish Voice for Peace-Philly, Temple University Students for Justice in Palestine, Penn for Palestine, Playgrounds for Palestine, the Philadelphia International Action Center, Philadelphia Jews for a Just Peace, Christian-Jewish Allies of Greater Philadelphia, Tikkun Olam Chavurah, Grandparents for Peace in the Middle East, Interfaith Walk for Peace and Reconciliation, and Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom-Philadelphia Branch.