UPDATED: CAIR-Minnesota Condemns City-Imposed Curfew on First Night of Ramadan, Seeks Exemption for Religious Purposes
UPDATE: Gov. Walz sets 7 p.m. curfew in Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota counties (Star Tribune) Those traveling to and from religious services are also exempt from the curfew, an exception clarified after the Minnesota Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) issued a statement condemning officials for preventing prayer gatherings on the first night […]
CAIR-Minnesota Calls for Firing and Prosecution of Officer Who Killed Daunte Wright
Civil rights group also condemns police abuse of protesters, and demands resignations of city manager and police chief. (MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 4/12/2021) – – The Minnesota chapter and national office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today called for the immediate termination of the Brooklyn City police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright during […]
CAIR Urges Elected Officials and Media to Mark Start of Islamic Holy Month of Ramadan
(Washington, D.C., 4/9/21) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today encouraged elected officials and news media to mark the upcoming month long fast or Ramadan (rom-a-don), which begins on or about Monday, April 12.* During the month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world fast from […]
CAIR Says Holocaust Remembrance Day is a Reminder to Challenge Bigotry and Injustice
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/8/21) — The Council on American-Islamic-Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, said today’s annual Holocaust Remembrance Day (April 8) should serve as a reminder that people of all faiths and backgrounds must continually challenge anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry and injustice. In a statement, CAIR National Executive […]
Community Advisory: CAIR to Host ‘Protecting Muslim Community Centers and Mosques’ Webinar on Security Grant Program with DHS, FEMA Reps
CAIR Webinar (4/9 @ 5:30 PM ET) – Protecting Muslim Community Centers and Mosques: The 2021 Nonprofit Security Grant Program and Safety and Security Federal Resources (WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/8/21) – On Friday, April 9 at 5:30 PM (ET), the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) will host a technical webinar on how to protect Muslim community […]
CAIR Calls on Microsoft, Sony, Valve to Drop ‘Arab Murder Simulator’ Video Game Six Days in Fallujah
(WASHINGTON, D.C, 4/7/2021) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on major console companies, including Microsoft (X Box) and Sony (PlayStation) and Valve not to host or digitally distribute the soon-to-be-released video game “Six Days in Fallujah,” developed by Highwire Games and published by Victura. CAIR said that at its core, […]
BRIDGE Maryland, CAIR to Join Maryland Coalition in Urging State Senate to Pass Critical Juvenile Justice Bills
(BALTIMORE, MD, 4/7/21) – On Thursday, April 8, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and BRIDGE Maryland will join a coalition of activists, faith leaders and elected officials at a news conference at Lawyer’s Mall in Annapolis, Md., to urge state senators to pass critical juvenile justice bills […]
CAIR Supports N. Virginia Coalition’s Protest of Threat to Historic African-American Cemeteries
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/7/2021) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today offered support for an effort to protect historic African-American cemeteries in Northern Virginia. On Saturday, April 10 (11 a.m.), the Coalition to Save Historic Thoroughfare will hold a news conference at 16113 John Marshall Highway, […]
CAIR-Houston/DFW, to Join 100+ Faith Leaders and Organizations in Releasing Join Letter in Support of the Texas George Floyd Act
(Houston, TX, 4/6/21) – Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 7, the Houston and DFW chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and Faith in Texas along with faith leaders across the State of Texas will be joining in a virtual press conference in support of the Texas George Floyd Act. […]
Muslim Groups Release COVID-19 Ramadan 2021 Tips for Mosques and Islamic Centers: #SafeRamadan
Coalition issues community advisory and toolkit with graphics; guidance on whether Muslims can get vaccinated in Ramadan SAVE THE DATE: On Thursday, April 8th, the National Muslim Task Force on COVID-19 will be hosting an informative webinar on vaccines and Ramadan. Tune in and register using the link here: http://bit.ly/VaccinesandRamadan (WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/6/21) – The National Muslim Task Force on […]