Safety was at the forefront of the event, with both Philadelphia police and private security manning street corners and protecting the mosque.
Philadelphia Masjid holds community day to help neighbors recover after Eid al-Fitr shootingNeighbors, community organizations, and law enforcement came together Saturday in West Philadelphia for an event meant to help neighbors heal after a tragic shooting.
The day was meant to help the neighborhood reclaim joy in what's supposed to be a safe place for the community. Investigators say over 30 shots were fired during the event when an estimated thousand people were in the area of 47th and Wyalusing streets for the celebration.
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