In Solidarity with the Palestinian People

Charlottetown, May 20, 2021 – The Muslim Society of Prince Edward Island is planning a Rally for Palestine event Saturday, May 22nd beginning at 2:15 pm.

The rally will begin with a march starting in Victoria Park next to the Prince Edward Battery (cannons). The march will proceed through the roadway up Brighton Road, Euston Street, Queen Street, Kent Street, and will end in Rochford Square. A number of speakers will address the events taking place in Palestine.

“As Canadians, we cannot stand idly by while the Palestinian people are, once again, subjected by Israel to deadly bombardment and devastating destruction in Gaza as well as attacks and harassment by Israeli settler mobs in East Jerusalem and other places, with the complicity of the Israeli government and its army,” said Zain Esseghaier, spokesperson for the Muslim Society of Prince Edward Island, “we call on the Trudeau government and on politicians of all stripes to unequivocally and forcefully denounce Israel’s actions and to back their condemnation with concrete measures.”

Masks and social distancing are mandatory during the rally. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, people wishing to participate in the rally are required to pre-register on Eventbrite.

For more information, please contact Zain Esseghaier at 902-393-6913; or visit our website at https://muslimpei.com/, our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/muslimpei/, our Twitter account @muslim_pei, and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/MuslimPEI/

We urge all participants to follow the province’s public health measures.

For media inquiries:
Contact Person: Zain Esseghaier – Phone: 902-393-6913