On Monday, July 21, the Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) will join LA vs Hate and the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) for the unveiling of a new mural at the Islamic Center of Southern California (ICSC). This timely artwork comes shortly after the Islamic center was targeted with hate-motivated graffiti, prompting a swift and unified community response condemning the incident.
The mural, created by Palestinian American artist Saj Issa and titled “Sabr at Fajr,” explores the concepts of patience, resilience, and cultural identity through the symbolic sabr (prickly pear cactus) plant taking root in an ethereal landscape that evokes connections to both Los Angeles and the Middle East.
The piece was developed through a community input process that gathered hundreds of responses from members of Los Angeles County’s diverse Muslim community.
The unveiling event will feature entertainment, complimentary food, and family-friendly activities.
WHAT: Mural Unveiling: “Sabr at Fajr” by Artist Saj Issa
WHEN: Monday, July 21, 2:30–4 p.m.
WHERE: ICSC, 434 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles
WHO:
- Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, LA County Board of Supervisors, District 2
- Robin Toma, Executive Director, LA County Commission on Human Relations
- Salam Al-Marayati, President, MPAC
- Dina Chehata, Civil Rights Managing Attorney, CAIR-LA
- Dr. Nasser Karam, Board Chair, ICSC
CAIR-LA is Southern California’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice and empower American Muslims.
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CONTACT: CAIR-LA Senior Communications Coordinator Madi Morse-Hameed, mmorse-hameed@cair.com