She is a leading voice in the American Muslim community and the President of the Islamic Society of North America. Her participation was announced in a news release issued by the Presidential Inauguration.
In her prayer, Mattson said:
"On this day of new beginnings, with hearts lifted high in hope, may we be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations. We pray to you, O God, saying
Keep this nation under your care.
And guide us in the way of justice and truth."
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