05/20/2026
The Butterfly Project stands in solidarity with the Islamic Center of San Diego and the entire Muslim community in the wake of Monday's devastating attack on the mosque.
Three lives were taken in an act of targeted, hate-fueled violence at a place of worship and learning.
We grieve alongside their families and the broader community as we honor the memory of Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha, and Nader Awad, whose courage protected the lives of children and colleagues inside. We are also grateful to the first responders, law enforcement, and medical personnel who acted swiftly.
The Butterfly Project was built on the belief that the lessons of the Holocaust carry an urgent and enduring responsibility: to recognize hatred before it becomes violence, and to speak out when it does. That work has never felt more necessary.
History has shown us what happens when hatred is met with silence. The Holocaust did not begin with atrocities. It began with words, with indifference, with the failure of communities to stand together across lines of difference.
“Remember the past, act responsibly in the present, with the hope of creating a more peaceful future for all humankind.”
We stand with our Muslim neighbors today and every day.
In solidarity and grief,
The Butterfly Project
