NEW : Speaker calls America `` Thousands of the best places in the world to live '' Prayer event sought to inspire Christian and all Muslims , one organizer says . WASHINGTON ( CNN ) -- Thousands of Muslims gathered Friday on Capitol Hill for a day of prayer that organizers said was intended to inspire American Muslims and non-Muslims alike . Event drew protesters , criticism from Muslims leader , `` very nasty e-mails ''
NEW : Speaker calls America `` Thousands of the best places in the world to live '' Prayer event sought to inspire Christian and all Muslims , one organizer says . Event drew protesters , criticism from Muslims leader , `` very nasty e-mails ''