Optimum News 12 Newsday.com MSG Varsity Explore LI AM New York Optimum Autos Optimum Homes

Long Island Now

The latest community buzz and updates. | Sign up for community newsletters.

PrintAa

LI Muslims rally to halt violence against Shia in Pakistan

Wednesday March 6, 2013 9:01 AM By Victor Manuel Ramos, with AP

Pakistani Shia Muslims raise their hands as they

Photo credit: AP

A dozen Pakistani Muslims, speaking Tuesday from the steps of Nassau County Supreme Court in Mineola, called for U.S. and international help to curtail long-standing sectarian violence against Shia in their homeland after a recent escalation left dozens dead.

Ali A. Mirza, an Elmont businessman, organized the event “to highlight what is happening in Pakistan and how these terrorists are killing...

Content Preview This content is exclusive for Newsday digital access and 7-day home delivery subscribers and Optimum Online customers.

Already
registered?
Log in
Already a
subscriber/customer?
Register
Get a 4-week trial for $1
Subscribe

advertisement | advertise on newsday

Vote

Are you certain of where your property lines end?

Yes No

Show results View All Polls

Your town

Get the latest news and information about your community, all in one place.

What's this? Send us your feedback

Sign up for community newsletters

Choose a community

Special projects

More Towns news

advertisement | advertise on newsday