CAIR-Iowa: Joint Press Statement on Orlando Nightclub Massacre

(CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, June 12, 2016) – Muslims and non-Muslims across Iowa join their fellow Americans to condemn the murders of 50 and the wounding of 53+ innocent patrons of the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Iowa’s LBGTQ Community and Council on American Islamic Relations Iowa Chapter (CAIR-Iowa) angrily condemn the vicious actions of the shooter, […]

CAIR-MN: Minnesota Muslims Condemn Orlando Massacre, Community urged to attend Vigil and Press Conference

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 6/12/2016) - The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today joined, the Minnesota Muslim community in condemning the horrific mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub. “Minnesota Muslims condemn in the strongest possible terms the mass shooting in Orlando,” said Jaylani Hussein, Executive Director of the Minnesota Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. “We offer our heartfelt […]

CAIR-WA: Washington State Muslims Condemn ‪Orlando Massacre, Call for Blood Donations in Solidarity

(6/12/16 – Seattle, WA) The Washington State chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) today joined American Muslims across Washington State and nationwide in condemning the horrific mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub. CAIR-WA Executive Director Arsalan Bukhari spoke this morning during a church service in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood and stated: “My heart goes […]

CAIR to Join MD Activists, Faith Leaders, & Elected Officials to Offer Condolences, Respond to ‪#‎Orlando Shooting

(Washington, D.C., 6/12/16) – Tomorrow, Monday, June 13, the Maryland Outreach Department of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will hold a news conference with Maryland faith leaders, elected officials, and activists to respond to the deadly shooting spree at a LGBT nightclub in that city that […]

CAIR-CA: California Muslims Condemn ‪Orlando Massacre, Call for Actions of Solidarity

(SANTA CLARA, CA, 6/12/2016) – Muslims across the Bay Area and California join their fellow Americans in grief and anger to condemn the mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. We offer our condolences and prayer to the victims and their families. CAIR-SFBA Executive Director Zahra Billoo has stated: “There is no justification for […]