At the head of the column of the annual Muslim parade in New York will be Rabbi Mark Schneier, founder and president of the organization "For Interethnic Mutual Understanding".
The rabbi is entrusted to be honorary grand marshal of the solemn procession organized by the Muslim community of New York on the next Sunday, reports JTA.
Schneier is entrusted with this honorable duty in recognition of his services in establishing a Muslim-Jewish dialogue in the United States and around the world.
For the 32-year-old Muslim Parade in New York, this will be the first time that he will be headed by a representative of the Jewish community. This year, the parade will be dedicated to the fate of Rohinj, a predominantly Muslim ethnic group subject to violence in Myanmar.
"Our parade this year will be of particular importance," said Imam Shamsi Ali, president of the Islamic Foundation of America and organizer of the event. - Racism, Islamophobia and anti-Semitism are intensifying in our country. More than 10 years ago, Rabbi Schneier pioneered the strengthening of Muslim-Jewish ties. He demonstrated his sincere disposition and sympathy to the Muslim community of America. " The annual Muslim parade is held to unite adherents of Islam of different ethnic origin in order to show that Muslims are an integral part of New York.