Jameel Syed
NEWTOWN – A Michigan businessman who has embarked on a prayer tour of 50 mosques in 50 states will stop in Connecticut on Saturday at the Al Hedaya Islamic Center.
Jameel Syed set off on April 3rd to be the first man to recite the Muslim call to prayer and the last sermon of the prophet Muhammad in all 50 states.
He arrives at the Hedaya Center at 1 p.m. Saturday.
“He has a personal goal of spreading the message of peace by using his voice across America to help educate the public about Islam, praise its prophet, and also honor the memory of his father,” said Eman Beshtawii, co-founder of the Hedaya Center.