Hundreds of Egyptian-Americans took part in a solidarity march from Times Square to the East Side Friday, in support of protesters in their homeland who are calling for President Hosni Mubarak's ouster.

Demonstrators marched to the Egyptian mission to the United Nations on 44th Street and Second Avenue in support of "real democracy." They said this is the country's most important political moment since the revolution in 1952 that overthrew Egypt's monarchy and established a republic.

A number of speakers represented Egyptian-American alliances from the entire tri-state area, which with about 60,000 Egyptians is the largest community of its kind in the United States. About 21,000 Egyptian-Americans live in New York City alone.

Marchers chanted in Arabic, "With our souls and with our blood, they chant, we support Egyptians."

They also held signs that read, "No more tyranny, Mubarak get out now," "Egyptians united will never be defeated," and "Egyptian freedom is our freedom!"

"Today we are standing in solidarity, not just with Egyptian-Americans, but with American citizens from all walks of life and all backgrounds, to support our American values," said Chairman Ahmed Fathi of the Alliance of Egyptian-Americans. "We are supporting universal values for democracy, freedoms and human rights."

"A president for 30 years is not a democracy, even if he's been elected or so on and forth, 30 is more than enough for someone. And he's only been taking the Egyptian people and making them poorer and more fearful," said a protester.

"Egyptians are saying enough is enough, and that it's time for us to move towards the West. We're jealous of western democracy," said another protester. "Egyptians are finally, through the Internet, through Facebook, through the mobile phone systems, they know that the world can do what they want and say what they want and think what they want, and they want that for themselves."

"I'm proud to be Egyptian. I'm here, I'm fighting for my country that deserves to have their voices heard throughout the world," said another protester. "I'm here but my heart is back home."

Meanwhile, close to 100,000 protestors turned out Friday for Egypt's so-called "day of leaving," hoping to force Mubarak from power.

It was the 11th day of the uprising in Egypt that has shaken the entire Middle East and forced governments to take a look at possible democratic reforms.

Demonstrators braved gunfire, concrete and fire bombs thrown at them by pro-government supporters in order to reach Tahrir Square in Cairo. However, the large turnout fell short of the quarter-million people that massed there on Tuesday.

An estimated 11 people were been killed over the last few days, with hundreds injured, although Friday appeared to be less violent.

Protestors said they want Mubarak to leave before the political situation in Egypt can progress, but the president continued to maintain his grip on power, despite promising not to run again.

A leading opposition figure called for a temporary presidential council for a year while changes can be made to Egypt's constitution – followed by free and open elections.

In the United States, the Obama administration has been in talks about Mubarak stepping down and having the vice president assume power under a transitional government.

Mubarak told ABC News that there would be chaos if he stepped down. He also allegedly told President Barack Obama that the United States did not understand what would happen the Egyptian leader were to cede power right now.

Also, White House officials said they were working Friday to help American journalists who may be in danger. A number of them have been beaten or arrested by government supporters.

Obama warned on Friday that violence against the Egyptian people would not be tolerated.

"We are sending a strong and unequivocal message: attacks on reporters are unacceptable. Attacks on human rights activists are unacceptable. Attacks on peaceful protesters are unacceptable," said Obama.

Meanwhile, in Brooklyn, residents in Bay Ridge and members of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Dyker Heights were keeping a close eye on the developments in Egypt.

With friends and family back home, they hoped for peace and change in the country, but said it may not be the best idea for Mubarak to step down immediately.

"There's going to be a lot of unanswered questions if he steps down now, of who's going to be the ruler,” said one church member. “So I think the wisest thing to do is for him to take his time, and to transition whoever is going to come next and take over. “

“I'm not supporting Mubarak, but I'm not against him. At least I'm asking my people in Egypt you just have to respect for this man. He's 30 years in power,” said another. “Even if it's very long time – but he had done a lot for Egypt in my opinion."

Coptic Christians are a minority in Egypt, making up about 9 percent of the population.