PRESS RELEASE
Islamic Center of Northeast Florida
2333 St. John’s Bluff Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32246
ISLAMIC CENTER EXPRESSES RELIEF THAT THREAT HAS CEASED, REGRETS LOSS OF LIFE
FBI, Joint Terrorism Task Force, and Sheriff’s Office commended for their efforts
(Jacksonville, May 4, 2011) – The Islamic Center of Northeast Florida (ICNEF) today released the following statement regarding the latest developments in the case related to the bombing of the Islamic Center last year:
“The membership and constituents of the Islamic Center of Northeast Florida join all citizens of goodwill in Jacksonville to express their relief that any threat posed by the person suspected in the bombing of the Islamic Center has ceased as well convey their regret that any lives were lost. We commend the efforts of our law enforcement officials, specifically the FBI, the Joint Terrorism Task Force, and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. We appreciate the diligence with which they have acted in order to bring this matter to a close. We thank members of our congregation, the broader interfaith community, and all people of conscience who have been steadfast in their support of the Islamic Center throughout this ordeal.”
The Islamic Center of Northeast Florida’s mission is “To provide holistic religious, social, and educational services fostering devotion towards the worship of God Almighty by following the authentic teachings of Prophet Muhammad.” ICNEF is the largest Islamic Center in Northeast Florida and Southern Georgia serving thousands of families.
CONTACT: Imam Joe Bradford, 904-357-0480 or Spokesperson Ashraf Shaikh, 904-415-5799 or Muhammad Mansoori 904-229-6259
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