Several community groups are planning a silent, peaceful show of solidarity outside the Evergreen Islamic Center this Friday, December 2, from 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm, during their Friday afternoon prayer service.  The community usually starts arriving around 1:00, and the service ends around 2:00.  Participants are encouraged to bring signs showing support (eg. “You are welcome here”, “You belong here,” “Stronger in our diversity,” “San Jose supports you” etc.).

The Evergreen mosque was one of the communities across the nation that received a hate letter; police are investigating (story here). Evergreen Islamic Center started out as a satellite mosque and community center in the Evergreen foothills under the South Bay Islamic Association (SBIA) umbrella. SBIA is a multi-cultural, community service, and religious organization that was established in 1978 with the goal of providing Islamic services to the community.