DC/VA/MD: Register Online for CAIR 11/18 Banquet in VA
DC/VA/MD: REGISTER ONLINE FOR CAIR 11/18 BANQUET IN VIRGINIA Registration is now available online for CAIR’s 12th Annual Banquet, “American Muslims: Connecting & Sharing,” in Arlington, Virginia. To learn more about the dinner, or to register, GO TO: https://www.cair.com/2006banquet/
Register Online for CAIR’s Nov. 18 Banquet in Virginia
Register Online for CAIR’s Nov. 18 Banquet in Virginia In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful CAIR ACTION ALERT #502 REGISTER ONLINE FOR CAIR’S NOV. 18 BANQUET IN VA Registration is now available online for CAIR’s 12th Annual Banquet, “American Muslims: Connecting & Sharing,” in Arlington, Virginia. To learn more about the dinner, […]
CAIR-LA: Islam’s Appeal Spans Many Cultures
CAIR-LA: ISLAM’S APPEAL SPANS MANY CULTURES CHINO – When the sun finally sets and the fast of Ramadan ends for the day, Luqman Malik joins the faithful at the Baitul Hameed Mosque for a feast of chicken, rice, potatoes. And Mexican food. Islam is a tapestry, Imam Shamshad A. Nasir says, a religion that attracts […]
CAIR-MI Rep Speaks at Ford Ramadan Iftar
CAIR-MI: FORD MOTOR HOSTS IFTAR DINNER DEARBORN – Ford Motor Company hosted its 6th annual Ramadan fast breaking Wednesday, an event attended by around 150 Muslim and non-Muslim guests. The evening program took place in the Ford Credit building’s cafeteria and was themed, “Ramadan: The Month of Forgiveness and Reconciliation.” Speakers included Mike Bannister, CEO […]
CAIR-FL Takes Part in Interfaith Peace Gathering
CAIR-FL: GIVING BACK IS REVEREND’S BIRTHDAY WISH Peace, harmony and love were words used by the Rev. Ernest Chu to describe what he and guests experienced at the Ecumenical Candlelight Peace Service and dual celebration of his 60th birthday. Chu, assistant minister at Religious Science Ft. Lauderdale, organized the event in an effort to give […]
CAIR-TX: Crackdown on Charities Slows Donation Delivery
CAIR-SAN ANTONIO: CRACKDOWN ON CHARITIES THREATENS TO SLOW DONATION DELIVERY [Sarwat Husain is president of the Council on American Islamic Relations in San Antonio.] Since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Muslim charities have been under increased scrutiny by Washington. American Muslims are facing a very difficult question regarding which charity their Zakat can be […]
CAIR: Plans in Annapolis for Islamic High School
CAIR: ANNAPOLIS GROUP PLANS FOR PRAYER CENTER, LIBRARY AND AREA’S FIRST ISLAMIC HIGH SCHOOL Right now, it’s just 20 acres of exceptionally green, overgrown vegetation and a few mounds of red dirt. But in the middle of the wide, lush field, near the junction of two highways in Millersville, is a large sign that’s difficult […]
CAIR-CA: Helping Others Understand Islam
CAIR-CA: HELPING OTHERS UNDERSTAND ISLAM In a Milpitas mosque where wall decorations tout love and peace, Saadia Ahmed ushered her guests from prayer room to kitchen. She explained the special prayers for Ramadan, the flat bread called naan, and why Islam doesn’t condone violence. It’s a scene that will be replayed throughout mosques nationwide as […]
CAIR: A Troubling Trend Toward Discrimination
CAIR: A TROUBLING TREND TOWARD DISCRIMINATION In so many ways, Arab-Americans in North Jersey are just like any other Americans in North Jersey. They want to provide for their families, worship as they see fit and make sure their children receive a proper and safe education. Many of them have been here for generations. However, […]
Community/Ramadan News: IL
IL: IFTAR MEAL AN IMPORTANT PART OF CELEBRATING RAMADAN “Most people don’t know what Ramadan is, and don’t know why we fast,” said Thamreen Siddiqui. Siddiqui, social services coordinator at the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago, made her remarks as she was explaining the importance of her organization’s upcoming Iftar. An Iftar — […]