Slight glitch in first Muslim prayer service at National Cathedral

November 17, 2014
Mariah Timms
News Writer
Washington, D.C.

Friday’s first Muslim service at the Washington National Cathedral was briefly interrupted when one woman stood and heckled the proceedings. The middle-aged woman shouted “America was founded on Christian principles. . . . Leave our church alone!” before being quickly escorted out. The ceremony was private with heavy security. The event, the first of its kind at the cathedral, was intended to strengthen Christian-Muslim relations and was broadcast live by several Arabic-language news stations. The service otherwise ran smoothly.