Muslim Americans Represented in Inaugural National Prayer Service

Muslim Americans Represented in Inaugural National Prayer Service

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Muslim Americans Represented in Inaugural National Prayer Service

Dr. Ingrid Mattson, President of the Islamic Society of North America,to Offer a Prayer

Indianapolis, January 16th - On Wednesday, January 21st, Dr. Ingrid Mattson will represent American Muslims as she offers a prayer at the inaugural National Prayer Service at the National Cathedral. Dr. Mattson is the first woman president of the Islamic Society of North America.

"I am honored to join distinguished colleagues from the diversity of American religious communities in celebrating this historic inauguration," commented Dr. Mattson. "Muslim Americans join their fellow citizens in praying that our country will continue to realize, ever more fully, the American dream of freedom, justice and equality for all people."

Dr. Mattson is part of the interfaith leadership of the National Prayer Service that includes prayers from Rabbis, Christian clergy and Hindu leadership alike. For a full listing click here.

Dr. Ingrid Mattson is a Professor of Islamic Studies and Director of the Macdonald Center for Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations at Hartford Seminary in Hartford, CT. In 2006, the Islamic Society of North America (www.isna.net), the largest religious organization representing Muslims in North America, elected Dr. Ingrid Mattson as its President.

The Islamic Society of North America is an association of Muslim organizations and individuals that provides a common platform for presenting Islam, supporting Muslim communities, developing educational, social and outreach programs and fostering good relations with other religious communities, and civic and service organizations. For more information, go to: http://www.isna.net/home.aspx.