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On the one-year anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, we at the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago join our fellow Americans in remembering all those who passed away-Muslims, Christians, Jews and those from other faiths-during the evil attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and in rural Pennsylvania, their suffering families, and all those who contributed valiantly in an hour of desperate need.

In this time of reflection, our hearts are with the victims and loved ones of all whose lives have been devastated by senseless attacks against the innocent. Our prayers are for peace, fortitude and healing, in keeping with Islam's strong obligation of sincere compassion and caring for all fellow beings.

Extraordinary times over the past year have found the Council and Chicago's American-Muslim community privileged to share, promote and fortify meaningful ties amongst our fellow Americans. Today, we once again reaffirm a commitment to forging bridges of understanding, tolerance, peace and unity amongst Americans of all faiths-that, we strongly believe, is a fitting tribute of love and open-mindedness to all those innocents who lost their lives to acts of hatred and prejudice.

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American Muslims across the Chicago area are hosting memorial services and mosque open houses in remembrance of September 11, 2001. For further information, please visit the Council's website: www.ciogc.org.

© 2002 CIOGC Updated: 17-Oct-2002