(SANTA CLARA, CA, 10/11/24) – On Saturday, Oct.12, the San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA) will host its 30th Anniversary Gala, with over 1,200 expected attendees.
The event will feature nationally renowned speakers and local leaders, celebrating the achievements of America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization over the past three decades.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 12, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
WHO:
- Belal Aftab, vice mayor, Saratoga
- Nihad Awad, co-founder and executive director, CAIR
- Zahra Billoo, executive director, CAIR-SFBA
- Dr. Altaf Husain, vice president, Yaqeen Institute
- Anuradha Mittal, executive director, Oakland Institute
- Sundiata Rashid, imam, Lighthouse Mosque, Oakland
- Linda Sarsour, co-founder and executive director, MPower Change
- Dr. Mohammad Subeh, emergency room doctor, El Camino Hospital
- Dr. Cornel West, professor, philosopher, author, activist
WHERE: Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara
RSVP: Email CAIR-SFBA Communications Manager Lorrie Adam at ladam@cair.com for complimentary press passes.
CAIR-SFBA is an office of CAIR, America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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CONTACT: CAIR-SFBA Communications Manager Lorrie Adam, ladam@cair.com, 408.498.5779