CAIR-NY Condemns Vandalism of a Menorah in the Bronx
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the vandalism of a menorah in the Bronx. During Hanukkah, a menorah installed by the Bronx Jewish Center in Morris Park was vandalized twice, with the second incident occurring on […]
Community Invitation: CAIR and LaunchGood to Host ‘The Nonprofit Killer Bill & You’ Training for 501c3 Leaders on Jan. 14
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and LaunchGood, the largest global fundraising platform for Muslims, today invited leaders of nonprofit organizations to attend “The Nonprofit Killer Bill & You: How to Protect Your Nonprofits in 2025 and Beyond,” a virtual training on January 14th for nonprofit leaders concerned […]
CAIR Condemns Israel’s Latest Slaughter of 74 Palestinian Children in First Week of January
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the latest slaughter of Palestinian children and other civilians by Israeli forces in Gaza, including an Israeli-designated safe zone. At least 74 children have reportedly been killed in Gaza in the first seven days of 2025, according to […]
CAIR Applauds Ireland for Joining International Court of Justice Case Against Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded Ireland for joining South Africa’s case against Israel’s genocide in Gaza before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Last year, CAIR welcomed a detailed submission by South Africa to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) outlining evidence of Israel’s violation of the […]
CAIR-CT to Join Community Partners in Marking Muslim Heritage Month in Connecticut
(Hartford, CT, January 8, 2025) – The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) is proud to announce that its collaborative efforts with Governor Ned Lamont have led to the official recognition of January as Muslim Heritage Month in Connecticut. This historic milestone celebrates the invaluable contributions of Muslims to the state while […]
Community Alert: Registration Opens for CAIR Maryland’s ANCHOR PROJECT Part Two Journey into Storytelling (Jan. 16)
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that registration is now open for its ‘ANCHOR PROJECT Part Two: Journey into Storytelling” scheduled to be held on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. Join journalist Dilshad Ali as she shares her personal journey into the media world and […]
CAIR-NJ Celebrates Muslim Heritage Month: A Time to Honor and Reflect on the Contributions of Muslims in America
The Council on American-Islamic Relations of New Jersey (CAIR-NJ) proudly announces the celebration of Muslim Heritage Month throughout the month of January 2025. This important observance is a time to honor the rich cultural, historical, and social contributions of Muslims to the United States and to reflect on their impact. Muslim Heritage Month is an […]
CAIR-MA Welcomes Arrest of Suspect Accused of Encouraging Attacks on Synagogues
The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the arrest of a suspect who allegedly encouraged attack on synagogues. The suspect, Matthew Scouras, 34, reportedly posted threats to rape Jewish women and encouraged others to carry out shootings at synagogues. Officers also reportedly […]
CAIR Says Wyoming Shooter’s Plans for ‘Pro White Nationalist Violence’ Shows Danger of White Supremacist Ideologies
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said a new report stating that the gunman who opened fire in Yellowstone National Park last year had plans for “pro white nationalist violence” shows the ongoing dangers of white supremacist ideologies. The gunman, Samson Lucas Bariah Fussner, reportedly stated that […]
CAIR Welcomes Transfer of Guantanamo Prisoners to Oman, Repeats Call for Facility’s Closure
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the transfer of 11 Guantanamo prisoners to Oman and repeated its call for the U.S. government to shut down the facility. The Pentagon said it has transferred 11 Yemeni men to Oman this week after holding them for […]