Established since 1997 Pray for the victims of this act of war on us. At birth, boys have skin that covers the end of the penis, called the foreskin.
Circumcision surgically removes the foreskin, exposing the tip of the penis.
Circumcision is usually performed by a doctor in the first few days of life. An infant must be stable and healthy to safely be circumcised. Others feel that circumcision is unnecessary and choose not to have it done. Some groups such as followers of the Jewish and Islamic faiths, practice circumcision for religious and cultural reasons. Since circumcision may be more risky if done later in life, parents may want to decide before or soon after their son is born if they want their son circumcised.