On Wednesday, December 31, American Muslims and other people of conscience will gather at Lake Eola on 101 N Rosalind Ave in Orlando by the flags from 6:30pm-7:30pm, for a "New Year's Eve Candlelight Vigil for Gaza." The vigil is co-sponsored by United Muslim Foundation, CAIR Orlando, and the Arab American Community Center.

 

Vigil participants will call on public officials to restore the cease-fire and promote peace with justice in the Middle East during the coming year.

Based in the United States of America, The United Muslim Foundation serves to Promote Unity, Education and Charity. By working United with Muslims of all cultures and races and extending solidarity to religious organizations, learning centers and local institutions we aim to promote greater Islamic awareness and cultural understanding while reaching out to those in need. The United Muslim Foundation dedicates it's time and resources to action, translated effectively into making a difference. UMF directors, officers and volunteers nationwide are talented, intellectual individuals who commit many hours in community service recognized by Seminole County, Bright Futures and UMF's own Scholarship Programs. United Muslim Foundation is a registered non-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization and a recognized public charity.