CAIR-Chicago: Rep ‘OK’ with Visa Bias Against Arab Men
Rep. Mark Kirk of Highland Park made what he admitted were “politically uncomfortable” remarks Saturday when asked about the difficulties of the visa process for immigrants entering the United States. “I’m OK with discrimination against young Arab males from terrorist-producing states. I’m OK with that,” Kirk said. “I think that when we look at the […]
CAIR-TX: At Ramadan’s End, Joy is Tempered by Sorrows
[Sarwat Husain is the chairwoman of the Council on American Islamic Relations in San Antonio. She can be reached at sanantonio@cair-net.org.] After fasting the whole month, Muslims celebrate a joyous three days celebration called Eid-ul-Fitr. Like other festivals, Muslims also buy new clothes, gifts for children and plan for the celebration for days. This Eid, […]
CAIR-FL: Giving at Heart of Eid Festivities
Eid ul-Fitr, the Festival of Fast-Breaking coming at the end of Ramadan, is a joyful time of gifts, new clothes and lots of food. “It’s a day of feast, but it’s also a day of sympathy,” said Altaf Ali, Florida director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. “Even if you have little, you think of […]
CAIR-Chicago to Co-Sponsor Interfaith Gathering
CAIR-Chicago to Co-Sponsor Interfaith Gatheringhttp://www.cairchicago.org/events.php?file=ev_interfaith11102005 WHAT – The Chicago Interfaith Gathering – Diverse Faiths, Shared Values WHERE: Chicago WHEN: November 10-11, 2005 CO-SPONSORS: * CAIR-Chicago* University of Chicago – Divinity School* Loyola University – Department of Theology* DePaul University – Department of Religious Studies* Catholic Theological Union – Bernardin Center* Interfaith Youth Core* Archdiocese of […]
Eid Mubarak from CAIR’s Board and Staff
Eid Mubarak from CAIR’s Board and Staff CAIR’s board and staff in Washington, D.C., and in 31 chapters and offices throughout the United States and Canada wish you a blessed and happy Eid ul-Fitr. May God accept your deeds.
CAIR Seeks Applicants for Rosa Parks Scholarship
CAIR Seeks Applicants for Rosa Parks Scholarship (WASHINGTON, DC, 11/2/05) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced today that it is seeking applicants for a scholarship announced recently to honor the life and work of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks. This year’s awardee of the annual $1,000 CAIR “Rosa Parks Civil Liberties Scholarship” will […]
Media Watch: History Channel Premieres ‘The Crusades’
Media Watch: History Channel Premieres ‘The Crusades’ Media Watch: History Channel Premieres ‘The Crusades’http://www.historychannel.com/crusades/ Premieres: Sunday, November 6 @ 9pm ET/PT The shadow of war between Christian and Muslim hangs over us today, but it is a war that began nearly a thousand years ago. By the close of the 11th century, Jerusalem had been […]
Top 10 Reasons to Support CAIR: #9 – Quran Campaign
Top 10 Reasons to Support CAIR: #9 – Quran Campaign Top 10 Reasons to Support CAIR: #9 – Quran Campaign CAIR initiated the “Explore the Quran” campaign following reports that the Quran had been desecrated by guards at Camp X-Ray in Guantanamo Bay. To date, more than 23,000 Americans have requested FREE hardcover English translations […]
CAIR-DC: Register Online for CAIR’s Annual Banquet
CAIR-DC: Register Online for CAIR’s Annual Banquet CAIR-DC: Register Online for CAIR’s Annual Banquet Registration is now available online for CAIR’s 11th Annual Banquet, “American Muslims: Partners for Peace and Justice.” To learn more about the dinner, or to register, GO TO: https://www.cair-net.org/2005banquet/
CAIR LAUNCHES ‘PRAY FOR UNDERSTANDING’ CAMPAIGN
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CAIR LAUNCHES ‘PRAY FOR UNDERSTANDING’ CAMPAIGNPeople of all faiths invited to attend end of Ramadan events (NEW YORK, NY, 11/2/05) – The New Jersey and New York offices of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ/CAIR-NY) today launched a “Pray for Understanding” educational campaign […]