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Author: Ibrahim Hooper

Ibrahim Hooper – Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper is the National Communications Director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). He holds a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s of art in journalism and mass communication. Hooper has been with CAIR since its founding in 1994. As CAIR’s spokesman he appears frequently on national and international television programs to offer an Islamic perspective on current events or debate controversial issues.

BREAKING: CAIR-Houston Welcomes Apology by Rep. Tony Tinderholt for Ramadan Remark

(HOUSTON, TX, 4/12/23) – The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) today welcomed State Representative Tony Tinderholt’s apology for a past hateful statement about Ramadan.  SEE: Rep. Tinderholt’s Apologyhttps://twitter.com/reptinderholt/status/1646224021157998592 “We want to thank Representative Tinderholt for his willingness to meet with CAIR and his Muslim constituents to discuss his statement about Ramadan,” said William White, […]

CAIR-Minnesota to Urge Minneapolis City Council to Allow 5-Daily Calls to Prayer

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 4/12/23) – On Thursday, April 13, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Minnesota), as well as Dar Al Hijrah Mosque leaders and faith leaders from across the state, will attend the Minneapolis City Council meeting during which the council will vote on a noise ordinance change that would allow for the […]

CAIR-CA Hosts 17th Annual Ramadan Iftar at the California State Capitol

(SACRAMENTO, CA – 4/11/2023) – The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), along with Speaker of the Assembly, Assemblymember Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood), hosted its 17th Annual Capitol Ramadan Iftar in Sacramento, Calif., on Monday, April 10.   Ramadan, which began on March 23, is the Islamic holy month of self-discipline, charity, fasting, and […]

Overflow Crowd Attends CAIR Maryland Ramadan Iftar at Diyanet Center

(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/12/23) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today thanked the overflow crowd that turned out yesterday evening for its Maryland Ramadan Iftar at the Diyanet Center in Lanham, Md. The Ramadan fast breaking event featured remarks from CAIR leaders and updates about the organization’s […]

CAIR Condemns Distribution of Antisemitic Material in Nashville Neighborhoods

(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/12/2023) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the distribution of antisemitic flyers in neighborhoods in Nashville, Tenn. Hate flyers inside plastic baggies were thrown into a number of yards. SEE: Antisemitic flyers scattered throughout Nashville neighborhoods https://www.wsmv.com/2023/04/12/antisemitic-flyers-scattered-throughout-nashville-neighborhoods/ “We condemn this attempt to […]

CAIR Leaders Speak at D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Annual Ramadan Iftar Dinner

(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/12/23) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) joined Muslim community members yesterday evening to break their Ramadan fast at Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Annual Ramadan Iftar Dinner hosted by the National Center for Juvenile Justice Reform. In addition to the National Center for Juvenile Justice Reform, the event was co-sponsored by […]

CAIR-NJ Joins NJ Coalition Group in Condemning Israel’s Attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque Worshippers, Demands Action from Elected Officials

(SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ, 4/12/23) – The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) today joined a broad coalition group of New Jersey-based Muslim organizations in condemning Israel’s attacks on worshippers at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound and demanding action from New Jersey elected officials.   In part, the coalition group’s letter calls on New Jersey elected officials, including Senators Booker and Menendez and […]

CAIR Welcomes Renaming of Alabama Military Installation for Medal of Honor Recipient

(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/12/2023) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the decision to rename the U.S. Army’s Fort Rucker in Alabama as Fort Novosel. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Novosel Sr. received the Medal of Honor after a 1969 mission in Vietnam. He did two […]