An Orlando blood donor's Facebook post went viral Sunday after he talked about unifying regardless of religion or political views in the face of the massacre at Pulse nightclub.
Mahmoud EIAwadi, who identified himself as a Muslim living in Orlando, posted a photo of himself donating blood Sunday and asked for a more unified community.
"Yes I'm sad, frustrated and mad that a crazy guy claim to be a Muslim did that shameful act," he wrote. "Yes our community in central Florida is heart broken but let's put our colors, religions, ethnicity, sexual orientation, political views all aside so we can UNITE against those who are trying to hurt us."
EIAwadi added that a lot of good was happening Sunday while he was donating blood, like children bringing food and water to the “thousands of people standing in 92 degree sun” waiting to donate. He also said that while he is currently fasting for Ramadan, he felt compelled to come out “just like hundreds of other Muslims” to donate.
"Yes I donated blood even thought I can't eat or drink anything cause I'm fasting in our holy month Ramadan just like hundreds of other Muslims who donated today here in Orlando," he wrote. "Yes together we will stand against hate, terrorism, extremism and racism."
Blood drives around the state have been taking place to donate to the victims of the attack while politicians such as President Barack Obama and Gov. Rick Scott have commented on the events.
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