200 cars drive Makhachkala-Simferopol rally against cartoons on Prophet Muhammad

Makhachkala, January 30, 2015. The Makhachkala - Simferopol rally titled "We love Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and abhor cartoons!" was launched today, in the Dagestan capital, the press service of the Dagestan head and government’s administration told RIA Dagestan.

Over 120 vehicles started from the territory of the central Juma mosque of Makhachkala, another 80 cars will join the rally in Khasavyurt, Kizlyar and Kizilurt, making the participants’ total more than 200 cars.

This peaceful event symbolizes Russian Muslims’ love for Prophet Muhammad. It will be a 3-day campaign. Upon arrival in Simferopol, Dagestani and Crimeam Muslims will have a single prayer.

This event is supported by Dagestan government and Dagestan Spiritual Board of Muslims.