10 November 2016, 01:01 GMT
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The Muslim community in the United States will not give in to fear as a result of Donald Trump winning the presidency, according to the release.
"We are not going anywhere and we will not be intimidated or marginalized," Awad said in Wednesday’s release. "The American Muslim community will continue to mobilize to challenge bigotry, to uphold justice and protect freedoms and rights of all Americans."
Trump won Tuesday’s presidential election with 289 electoral votes, against Democrat Hillary Clinton's 228, with some state results still to be finalized but the outcome certain.
Throughout his campaign, Trump was widely criticized for inflammatory remarks, including insults against immigrants, Latinos, Muslims and women.
