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Photos: Interfaith Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage marches through Oakland

FOSNA Pittsburgh, a Christian organization in support of Palestine, hosted an “Interfaith Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage” on Saturday in Oakland. More than 120 people started the march outside the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh at 10 a.m. and made their way to Schenley Plaza in front of the Carnegie Library by 2 p.m. There, attendees had the opportunity to visit a tent exhibit to learn about Palestinian culture and history.

The march is part of a global initiative to walk “in prayerful solidarity with the people of Gaza” ahead of Easter and amidst the increasing humanitarian crisis and violence in Gaza.

Protesters play the drums while marching during the Interfaith Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage on Saturday. (Alex Jurkuta | Senior Staff Photographer)
Protesters gather outside the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh before beginning the Interfaith Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage on Saturday. (Bhaskar Chakrabarti | Staff Photographer)
Protesters walk through Carnegie Mellon University’s campus as a part of the Interfaith Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage on Saturday. (Bhaskar Chakrabarti | Staff Photographer)
Protesters march past the Cathedral of Learning on Forbes Ave during the Interfaith Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage on Saturday near the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland. (Bhaskar Chakrabarti | Staff Photographer)more
Protesters gather under a tent to learn about Palestine during the Interfaith Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage on Saturday near the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland. (Bhaskar Chakrabarti | Staff Photographer)more
Protesters gather under a tent to learn about Palestine during the Interfaith Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage on Saturday near the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland. (Bhaskar Chakrabarti | Staff Photographer)more
A dog wears a coat with a “Paws For Palestine” sign attached to it. (Alex Jurkuta | Senior Staff Photographer)
A speaker addresses the crowd during the Interfaith Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage on Saturday. (Alex Jurkuta | Senior Staff Photographer)
Protesters walk along Forbes Ave near the Carnegie Museums as a part of the Interfaith Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage on Saturday. (Alex Jurkuta | Senior Staff Photographer)
Protesters march down Bigelow Blvd during the Interfaith Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage on Saturday. (Alex Jurkuta | Senior Staff Photographer)
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