Anwar, who is here for the 78th United Nations General Assembly, is the first foreign leader to be given the honour of delivering a sermon at the centre, which is the first mosque opened in New York City. BERNAMAPIX: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today delivered the Friday prayer sermon at the Islamic Cultural Centre of New York .
In his sermon delivered in front of over 800 congregation, Anwar shared Malaysia’s experience in managing a multiracial and multi-religious society. At the same time, the prime minister said Muslims must strengthen unity among themselves, as well as acquire information and knowledge. “When Quran burning happened, Malaysia printed one million copies to be distributed worldwide. In fact we sent 15,000 copies to Sweden so that they can look and understand, and not fight because of ignorance,” he added.
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