November 12–22, 2026 | Washington, DC
The Gaza Children’s Shroud, a memorial bearing the handwritten names of more than 20,000 Palestinian children killed in Gaza, will come together in Washington, DC for a series of interfaith gatherings, public witness, and remembrance.
Created through the participation of more than 70 Christian, Muslim, and Jewish congregations and community organizations nationwide, the Shroud will be displayed in its entirety for the first time, stretching longer than a football field.
Three major gatherings include:
Saturday, November 14 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Interfaith Vigil for Gaza’s Children: The Shroud Unveiled in Its Entirety
Capitol Hill United Methodist Church
An evening of interfaith prayer, testimony from Palestinian families, and reflections from faith and medical leaders. Participants will also be invited to take part in the folding of the Shroud as an act of mourning and remembrance.
Monday, November 16 | 10:00 AM
Conscience & Faith for Palestine: Press Event
United Methodist Building
100 Maryland Avenue NE, Washington, DC
Palestinian Christian and other faith leaders will gather to bear witness to the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem. Speakers include Father Bashar Fawadleh of Taybeh. The event will also feature The Shroud: A Living Memorial.
Wednesday, November 18 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Inscribing the Children’s Names
Hosted by Congresswoman Delia Ramirez
Room 1210, Longworth House Office Building
Members of Congress, congressional staff, faith leaders, and community members are invited to inscribe the name of a child onto the Shroud as an act of remembrance and solidarity.
Additional events between November 12 and 22 include a procession and kite flying on the National Mall, as well as opportunities for congregations and community organizations to host individual panels of the Shroud.
Learn more:
www.gazachildrenshroud.com