Christian News Network reports that the Bureau of Indigenous Muslim Affairs is hosting its own events this weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina as the Democratic National Convention is taking place in the same city.
While the organization had stated that they anticipated 20,000 to attend the events over the weekend, they were disappointed that approximately 300 Muslims showed up for Jumah. Some sat on rugs, some in outdoor folding chairs and others simply on the grass as they turned toward Mecca, which is said to be Islam’s most reverenced city.