On Tuesday, October 28 (press conference: 12:15 p.m.), the Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) and Emgage Pennsylvania (Emgage-PA) will co-host Muslim Capitol Day in Harrisburg, which is designed to help Muslim Pennsylvanians’ engagement with state-level politics and policymakers.
WHAT: Muslim Capitol Day by Emgage-PA and CAIR-PA
WHEN: October 28, 2025; 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Press conference: 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Lower Level, East Wing Rotunda
WHERE: Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex
WHO: Emgage Pennsylvania and CAIR- Philadelphia, together with elected officials and Muslim Pennsylvanians
LIVESTREAM LINK: instagram.com/CAIRPhilly
CONTACT: CAIR-Philadelphia Executive Director Ahmet Tekelioglu, atekelioglu@cair.com, 617-401-5397; Emgage National Director of Communications, Ainy Hader-Shah press@emgageusa.org, 410-746-6247.
Muslim Capitol Day will include advocacy meetings with state senators and state representatives on issues impacting Muslim Pennsylvanians. Attendees will advocate for halal meals and prayer accommodations in state institutions, as well as pro-immigration and pro-free speech bills. They will also advocate for increased state funding for security at houses of worship.
The day is scheduled to highlight a press conference starting at 12:15 p.m. at the lower level, East Wing Rotunda.
About CAIR
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
About Emgage
Emgage educates and mobilizes Muslim American voters in support of policies that enable our communities to thrive and democracy to flourish.
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CONTACT: CAIR-Philadelphia Executive Director Ahmet Tekelioglu, atekelioglu@cair.com, 617-401-5397; Emgage National Director of Communications, Ainy Hader-Shah press@emgageusa.org, 410-746-6247