CAIR Backgrounder on Islamic Funeral Practices
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, issued an outline of Islamic funeral and burial rites as background information for journalists. There are five main points for the preparation of a Muslim’s body for burial. 1. WASHING THE BODY – Family members often assist in the washing. […]
CAIR Calls for Probe of Civil Rights Violations by Texas Funeral Service Commission After Anti-Muslim Messages Exposed
The Council on American-Islamic Relation (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on Texas Governor Greg Abbott to launch an investigation into potential civil rights violations by the Texas funeral commission. CAIR’s call comes after news reports revealed that in May Texas Funeral Service Commission Presiding Officer Kristin Tips shared […]
CAIR Welcomes Passage of New Hate Crime Ordinance in South Carolina County
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the passage of a hate crime ordinance by South Carolina’s Orangeburg County Council following its third and final reading. In July, CAIR welcomed the Orangeburg County Council’s approval of the first reading of the proposed hate crime ordinance. […]
Video – CAIR-SFBA Responds: Visa Freeze Endangers Wounded Gaza Kids Seeking Care in America
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Video: CAIR-Texas Condemns Racist, Anti-Muslim Attacks on Rep. Salman Bhojani, Demands Accountability
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CAIR in the News,
CAIR: ‘Evidence of Genocidal Intent’: Israeli General Calls for Killing 50 Palestinians for Every Oct. 7 Victim – Common Dreams CAIR-LA: Swastikas painted outside Wilbur Elementary in Tarzana; police searching for suspect – ABC 7 CAIR: Civil Rights Group Denounces Neo-Nazis Marching in Indianapolis – WFHB In today’s feature report, WFHB News Correspondent Ella Cummings […]
Video: CAIR-Chicago Demands Accountability After Anti-Palestinian Campaign at East Bank Club
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Tomorrow: CAIR-CA, CFA, AROC, and JVP Bay Area Lead Press Conference and Rally in Sacramento Reaffirming Opposition to AB 715
Tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 19, at noon, a coalition of civil rights organizations and advocates will hold a press conference at the Cactus Garden in Sacramento (N Street & 15th Street), followed by a rally at the same location and visits to lawmakers’ offices. The coalition will reaffirm its concerns with AB 715—a dangerous pro-Israel public […]
CAIR-Chicago to Host Press Conference Demanding Accountability After Anti-Palestinian Campaign Sparks Discrimination at East Bank Club Gym
On Tuesday, August 19, the Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) will host a press conference to address an alarming rise in anti-Palestinian and Islamophobic discrimination in recreational spaces. In recent months, our client Sami, a former East Bank Club (EBC) member, was targeted for expressing pride in his Palestinian heritage. Simply […]
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WATCH THE VIDEO. The August congressional recess is almost over! Don’t miss your chance to meet with your member of Congress this month to discuss issues that matter to our community. Download the Recess Toolkit today for guidance on how to speak with your member of Congress, we even provide templates to help.