CAIR-MI Rep to Speak About Islam at Local Church
WHEN: Thursday, April 6, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.WHERE: Hope United Methodist Church, 26275 Northwestern Hwy, Near Lahser Rd., Southfield, MI 48076 (Kendrick and Lynette Adkins Building, W. Jean Lewis Room E205/206)SPEAKERS: Dawud Walid, Executive Director for the Michigan Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI); Imam Abdullah El-Amin, Executive Director of the Council of […]
NY: CAIR-OH Rep to Discuss ‘Justice in Difficult Times’
The Manhattanville Muslim Students Association Invites you to the MSA’s Annual Basma T. Wahhaj Lecture WHEN: Tues Mar 21, 6 pm – Reid Hall, Manhattanville, NY SPEAKER: Dr. Asma Mobin-Uddin, President of the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OH)TOPIC: “Standing for Justice During Difficult Times” For Further Info: 914-323-5134
CAIR-Chicago Mobilizes Muslim Voters for Primary Election
CHICAGO (03/21/2006) – The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) has been mobilizing Muslim voters to actively participate in today’s primary election in Illinois. CAIR-Chicago made nearly 800 phone calls, reaching out to registered voters in the third congressional district, as a part of a large “Get Out the Vote” campaign. Volunteers […]
CAIR-Philly ‘Know Your Rights’ Seminar
(PHILADELPHIA, PA, 3/21/06) – Join us for an educational seminar by attorney Yahya John Vandenberg who will outline your rights as an American. WHAT: Know Your Rights Seminar WHEN: Friday, March 24, 2006, 6:30 PM (after Maghreb prayers) WHERE: Al-Hamd School: 28 Salem Church Road, NewarkSPONSORS: Council on American-Islamic Relations-Philadelphia (CAIR-Philly) and Al-Hamd SchoolCONTACT: Adeeba […]
CAIR-AZ: Muslims Meet Congressman to Discuss Ousted Doctor
(PHOENIX, AZ, 3/20/06) – On Monday, March 20, representatives of the Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ), along with members of the local Muslim community, met with Rep. Ed Pastor regarding the ouster of Dr. Nadeem Hassan from the United States. According to an article in the January 28 issue of the […]
CAIR-MD/VA: Work Starts On Islamic High School
Construction has begun on a 20-acre campus near Annapolis that will house an Islamic high school, a television station, athletic facilities and eventually a college, according to project directors. Mohammad Arafa, executive director of the Islamic Society of Annapolis, said the Mekkah Learning Center will be the first Islamic high school in the region. Work […]
CAIR-MI: City Rejects Mosque Proposal
Steve Elturk said another city board had already addressed a concern about broadcasting the Muslim call to prayer. It wouldn’t be allowed. Warren’s planning commission said it doesn’t care what will go on inside a building that could become the city’s first mosque — it won’t let the project move ahead because of what most […]
CAIR-FL: Panel Takes On Security, Democracy
The Florida Center for Public and International Policy at the University of North Florida will present a town hall meeting on “Democracy and Security: Are They In Conflict?” from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 30. The meeting, which will be moderated by Professor Henry Thomas, chairman of the political science and public administration departments […]
WA: Head Judge Establishes Policy on Hijab in Court
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 3/17/06) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today applauded a new policy established by the City of Tacoma Municipal Court allowing religious attire to be worn in courtrooms. The new policy issued by Presiding Judge Arthur “Jack” Emery, was the result of an incident earlier this year in which a Muslim woman […]
CAIR-CA: Muslim Community to Hold Panel on Terror
CAIR-CA: Muslim Community to Hold Panel on Terror (SACRAMENTO, CA, 3/16/06) – On Friday, March 17, Sacramento Valley Muslims organizations will hold a panel discussion titled “How Terrorism Affects our Lives.” The panel will review the sociological impact of political violence. WHAT: Panel Discussion: How Terrorism Affects our Lives WHEN: Friday, March 17, 8-10 p.m.WHERE: […]