As Ramadan approaches, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, in collaboration with the Center for the Prevention of Hate and Bullying (CPHB), encourage parents and educators to attend two upcoming webinars focused on supporting Muslim students during the holy month.
These free, 30-minute sessions will provide valuable insights on best practices for creating an inclusive and accommodating environment for Muslim students observing Ramadan. The webinars will equip parents and teachers with practical tools to ensure students feel supported in their academic settings.
Empowering Parents Webinar Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, February 18th
⏰ Time: 6 pm PST/9 pm EST
📍 Location: Online Registration link at action.cair.com/a/empoweringparents
Educator Strategies Webinar Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, February 20th
⏰ Time: 4 pm PST/7 pm EST
📍 Location: Online Registration link at https://bit.ly/educatorstrategies
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CAIR also encourages parents and educators to review its Ramadan Accommodation Toolkit, which provides essential guidance for schools on ensuring Muslim students can observe Ramadan comfortably and without barriers. The toolkit can be accessed here: https://www.cair.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ramadan-Toolkit.pdf.
CAIR urges all parents, teachers, and school administrators to attend these webinars and take proactive steps to support Muslim students during Ramadan.
CAIR’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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CONTACT: CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, e-Mitchell@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Manager Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, iallison@cair.com Director of the Center for the Prevention of Hate and Bullying, Osman Khan, 657-272-8651, o-khan@cair.com; Programs Manager of the Center for the Prevention of Hate and Bullying: Bayanne Kanawati, 657-213-7262, bkanawati@cair.com