CAIR-SV: Sacramento Valley Muslims to Call for Urgent Quake Aid
(SACRAMENTO, CA, 10/28/05) – On Monday, October 31, leaders of the Sacramento Valley Muslim community, along with representatives of the Interfaith Service Bureau (ISB), will hold a press conference to announce an urgent appeal to help victims of the devastating earthquake in South Asia. WHAT: News Conference Announcing Quake Aid Appeal and Fundraising Dinner WHEN: […]
ACTION: Reject Legalizing CIA Torture
ACTION: Reject Legalizing CIA Torture ACTION: Reject Legalizing CIA Torture (WASHINGTON, DC, 10/28/2005) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today called on all people of conscience to contact their elected representatives and urge them to oppose Vice President Cheney’s proposal to exempt CIA employees from a proposed congressional ban on torture of prisoners in […]
Quran Recipient Thanks CAIR
Quran Recipient Thanks CAIR Quran Recipient Thanks CAIR The following is a letter CAIR received from a ” Quran Project” recipient in Oregon: “Please allow me to take this opportunity to thank you and the Council on American-Islamic Relations for the precious gift of the Holy Qur’an. I must confess my delight at receiving such […]
Top 10 Reasons to Support CAIR: #5 – Anti-Defamation
Top 10 Reasons to Support CAIR: #5 – Anti-Defamation Top 10 Reasons to Support CAIR: #5 – Anti-Defamation Earlier this year, Washington, D.C., radio talk show host Michael Graham said repeatedly on air: “We are at war with a terrorist organization named Islam.” In response, CAIR mobilized the community to contact the station and its […]
CAIR-FL Reacts to Banning of Religious Holidays
CAIR Central Florida Director Ahmed Bedier on ABC’s Tampa affiliate WFTS reacting to the Hillsborough School Board’s decision to eliminate all vacation days falling on religious holidays. GO TO: http://real.scripps.com:8480/ramgen/tampalive/news/2005/10/1026holidays.rm
CAIR-CT Wins Accommodation for Fasting Students
(NEW LONDON, CT, 10/27/05) – The Connecticut office of the Council ofAmerican-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) today announced that fasting Muslim students at a Bridgeport elementary school will no longer be required to sit in the cafeteria during lunch hour. CAIR-CT met with school officials after receiving a complaint that the Muslim students, who are observing the […]
CAIR-Cincinnati: Muslims to Hold ‘Sharing Ramadan’ Iftar
[CINCINNATI, OH, 10/27/05) – On Sunday, October 30, 2005, the Cincinnati chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ Ohio office (CAIR-Ohio) will host its 2nd annual Ramadan Interfaith Iftar Banquet. Guests will include public officials, civic leaders and members of the interfaith community. “Iftar” is the meal eaten after sunset to break the fast each […]
CAIR-NY: NY Muslims to Host Officials at Iftar Dinner
(NEW YORK, NY, 10/27/05) – On Thursday, October 27, local and national public officials will join the Muslim community of New York City to break their fast during a Ramadan “Iftar,” or fast breaking dinner, at Masjid Al-Fatih in Brooklyn, N.Y. Mayor Bloomberg has also been invited. WHEN: Thursday, October 27th, 2005WHERE: Masjid Al-Fatih, 59-11 […]
DC: Dinner Volunteer Meeting Oct. 29
DC: Dinner Volunteer Meeting Oct. 29 DC: Dinner Volunteer Meeting Oct. 29 Volunteers are needed for CAIR’s 11th annual banquet, to be held Saturday, December 3, 2005, in Virginia. Those wishing to volunteer are asked to attend a meeting this Saturday, October 29, from 11 a.m.-noon, at CAIR’s Capitol Hill office, 453 New Jersey Avenue, […]
Top 10 Reasons to Support CAIR: #4 – Outreach
Top 10 Reasons to Support CAIR: #4 – Outreach Top 10 Reasons to Support CAIR: #4 – Outreach CAIR launched an initiative, called “Muslims Care” designed to promote volunteerism in the American Muslim community. This effort lets Americans see the true generous and charitable nature of Islam as Muslims help to feed the poor, rebuild […]