The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today encourages Muslim Americans nationwide to participate in the upcoming 11th National Muslim Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill, organized by the U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO), taking place April 20–21, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
Event Details:
Dates: April 20–21, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (ET)
Location: Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
This two-day national gathering brings together Muslim American organizations, community leaders, students, and advocates from across the country to engage directly with members of Congress, strengthen civic participation, and advance policies rooted in justice, equity, and the common good.
Each year, National Muslim Advocacy Day (#MuslimHillDay) serves as a vital platform for coordinated Muslim civic engagement. Participants receive advocacy training, attend issue briefings, and meet directly with lawmakers to ensure that Muslim voices are represented in the policymaking process.
This year’s theme, “Dismantling Islamophobia, Demanding Accountability, and Fighting for Justice,” reflects the urgent need for unified advocacy in response to rising discrimination, threats to civil liberties, and ongoing humanitarian crises.
Policy Priorities for 2026 include:
- Opposing Anti-Muslim Legislation: Delegates will challenge bills that stigmatize Muslim religious practices and promote Islamophobia under the guise of national security.
- Demanding Accountability in U.S. Foreign Policy: Participants will urge Congress to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, end U.S. complicity in violence and occupation, oppose escalation toward war with Iran, and reassert congressional authority over war powers.
- Defending Civil Liberties and Immigrant Rights: Advocates will push back against the weaponization of immigration laws, surveillance, and national security rhetoric targeting activists, students, and nonprofit organizations, emphasizing that free speech is not terrorism and advocacy is not a crime.
Last year, more than 750 delegates from 27 states participated, holding meetings with over 210 congressional offices, demonstrating the growing civic engagement and political impact of Muslim communities across the country.
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CONTACT: CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, e-Mitchell@cair.com; CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, rmccaw@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