ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The local Muslim community is doing its part to combat Islamophobia a quarter of a century after 9/11.
Every year since 9/11, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community hosts blood drives across the country, including here in Rochester. News10NBC’s Tom Kowalski spoke with leaders at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community on East Main Street about why it’s important for them to continue this event.
Wajeh Mirza of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s Rochester Chapter said the blood drive is part of the Muslims for Life program. The group has been hosting the drive around 9/11 for the past 25 years.
“We’re just trying to do our part in regards to bringing humanity together and to help those in need,” Mirza said…