American Muslim groups will welcome next week’s inauguration of President Barack Obama with a symbolic release of “peace doves†on Monday at a mosque in the nation’s capital followed by an open house at the Capitol Hill headquarters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) on Inauguration Day.
“As part of our nation’s rich religious heritage, American Muslims are looking forward to celebrating the inauguration of President Obama and are hopeful that his presidency will bring peace, prosperity and reconciliation in America and worldwide,†said CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad.
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