NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jewish and Islamic congregations from two places of worship in the city jointly hosted community events, including distribution of meals and canned goods to the needy on Jan. 15. On Monday, Jan. 17, congregants from both faiths marched from the steps of New Orleans City Hall to a memorial on the city’s Claiborne Avenue that features a bust of Martin Luther King, Jr., according to a news release from City Council member Arnie Fielkow. It is the fourth year in a row for the joint efforts. Participants were members of Touro Synagogue and the Masjid Ur-Raheem.
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Jews and Muslims jointly commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 20, 2011
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