People build wall of compassion at Boston Mosque

Showing solidarity with the Muslim community, about 200 people gathered at the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center, building a “Human Wall of Compassion” against recent anti-Muslim attacks.

Showing solidarity with the Muslim community, about 200 people gathered at the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center, building a “Human Wall of Compassion” against recent anti-Muslim attacks.

The event, held on Saturday, February 11, was organized in reaction to the recent fatal attack at a Quebec mosque, the destruction of a mosque in Texas, and President Trump’s travel ban on residents of seven Muslim-majority nations, Boston Globe reported on Saturday.

The demonstrators, welcomed by Muslims at the Islamic center, said they wanted to show commitment to ensuring the community has a safe space to worship.