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Muslim Public Affairs Council news - Feb. 20, 2004 Los Angeles City Council acknowledges the Hijra Los Angeles City Councilman Bernard Parks, former Chief of Police for the Los Angeles Police Department, accompanied by other Council members, issued a resolution on Feb. 20, 2004 recognizing the Hijra. The Hijra is the beginning of the Islamic New Year and it commemorates the migration of Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him) from Mecca to Medina. Councilman Parks will be at the Islamic Center of Southern California on Sunday, February 22, 2004 between 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to participate in the Hijra celebration and to make remarks. The Councilman made an official presentation today honoring the Hijra before the Los Angeles City Council and the leaders of the American Muslim community. Reflecting on the event, Ramsey Hakim, Chairman of the Islamic Center of Southern California said, "On behalf of the Muslim Community, we welcome the resolution passed by the Los Angeles City Council, the second largest city in the nation and we celebrate the Hijra as a symbol of freedom from persecution and the ability to persevere in the face of adversity. We welcome Councilman Bernard Parks to the Islamic Center of Southern California on Sunday as we celebrate the beginning of our new year." The Islamic Center is at 434 S. Vermont, Los Angeles, California 90020. |