A number of Muslims have held a demonstration outside the Trump Tower in Manhattan in New York City to protest against US President Donald Trump’s rhetoric against Islam.
Around 100 Muslims who were invited by two advocacy groups, MPower Change and the New York State Immigrant Action Fund, showed up for the “Iftar” event on Thursday. The event turned into a protest rally against the president’s anti-Muslim policies.
Iftar is the first meal eaten by Muslims after sunset during Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fast and prayer.
Participants prayed and shared meals as the police officers stood on Fifth Avenue, one of the busiest streets in the country, closely monitoring the area near the building.
“Everyday American Muslims are confronted with bigotry and hate while commuting to work…