He added that the group represents more than 55 mosques and Islamic organizations in New York City that `` stand against the racism , hatred , religious intolerance and ethnic bigotry directed against Islam and American Muslims . '' Outside of mosques , Islamic organizations gather to back controversial center . They want ` ` a week of prayer '' to combat bigotry and promote understanding . Open houses are to be held at many U.S. mosques October 22 - 24 .
Outside of mosques , Islamic organizations gather to back controversial center . They want ` ` a week of prayer '' to combat bigotry and promote understanding . Open houses are to be held at many U.S. mosques October 22 - 24 .