The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is holding its annual blood drive to honor 9/11 victims Sunday afternoon.

Mubarak Bashir serves as Director of Faith Outreach and the Youth President for the Rochester Chapter, and says through the event, they want to show that there is no conflict between Islam and American values.

"As Muslims we're going to show the true picture of Islam and give our blood to save lives, when you have those who claim to be Muslim, that are taking innocent lives."

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community launched these drives across the country in 2011, on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. They have collected nearly 40,000 pints of blood to date, helping over 100,000 lives in need.

Bashir said even if you aren’t interested in donating or can’t donate blood, their doors are still open.

"We want to show as Muslims, we're an integral part of society. We want people to come in and ask questions if they have questions. Come and donate blood or just come and mingle with Muslims because we are your neighbors."

You can donate Sunday from 11am to 3pm at 1609 East Main Street.