PEACEMAKING VIA PIECEMAKING TO HONOR 9/11 VICTIMS

PEACEMAKING VIA PIECEMAKING TO HONOR 9/11 VICTIMS

Three weeks before the first anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Islamic Center along with the Muslim Public Affairs Council led the effort in creating the 9/11 Remembrance Quilt in honor of the 3,022 victims whose names are embroidered in the quilt. Handmade and created with a “twist ‘n turn” pattern, the enormous care that went into piecing the quilt together symbolized the work needed in our country to heal and move forward. Since it was completed, the quilt has been exhibited at various churches and interfaith gatherings across the country. Today it’s on permanent display at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York.