CAIR Asks Muslims to Take Added Safety Precautions for Eid Holiday
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/2/2014) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is asking Muslim community leaders nationwide to consider instituting additional safety measures for this weekend’s Eid ul-Adha (“festival of the sacrifice”) prayers and other activities marking the end of the yearly pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj). Recommended Additional Community Safety Steps Prior to any event or […]
Groups, Individuals Asked to Endorse Open Letter Refuting ISIS’s Ideology
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/30/14) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced today that Muslim groups and individuals worldwide may now endorse the open letter signed by more than 120 international scholars of Islam and Muslim leaders refuting the ideology of the terrorist group ISIS and urging its supporters to repent and “return to the religion of mercy.” […]
CAIR Opens Nominations for ‘American Muslim of the Year’ Award
CAIR ACTION ALERT #734: CAIR Opens Nominations for ‘American Muslim of the Year’ Award Award to be presented at CAIR’s 20th annual banquet recognizes achievements and contributions of American Muslims (WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/22/14) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, announced today that it is seeking nominations […]
Increase in San Diego FBI Visits Prompts Reminder of Legal Rights
(SAN DIEGO, CA, 8/18/14) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations – San Diego (CAIR-San Diego) today issued an advisory reminding community members of their legal responsibilities and rights when contacted or visited by law enforcement authorities. CAIR-San Diego advisory comes following what the civil rights group says is a higher number of reports of FBI […]
CAIR Asks Imams to Devote Sermons to Racial Equality in Response to Missouri Police Shooting
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/11/14) — CAIR today called on imams (prayer leaders) nationwide to devote at least a portion of their khutbas (sermons) for tomorrow’s weekly congregational prayers (jummah) to the issues of racial equality and social justice. That request comes in the wake of racial turmoil resulting from the fatal police shooting on Saturday of […]
Meet with Your Elected Representatives During Congress’ August Recess
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/8/2014) — CAIR is urging American Muslim voters to take advantage of the August recess of Congress, during which elected officials return to their home districts, to schedule meeting on important issues such as your tax dollars being used to pay for Israel’s killing of more than 1900 people, mainly civilians, in Gaza. […]
Ask President Obama Not to Restock Weapons for Killing of Civilians in Gaza
Call on the Obama administration to reverse its decision to re-stock Israel’s depleted supply of munitions being used to kill more than 1,000 Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
Join the August 2 National March in D.C. to Stop the Killing in Gaza
Join thousands of fellow Americans concerned about the slaughter of civilians in Gaza. WHERE: The White House (1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.) WHEN: Saturday, August 2, Beginning at 1 p.m. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/events/1505340756367346/ Use the hashtags #2DC4Gaza #LetGazaLive #FreePalestine #Protest4Palestine to promote the demonstration on social media. Transportation is being arranged across the country. Email info@answercoalition.org […]
CAIR Urges Support for White House Candlelight Vigil on Gaza Killings
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 7/29/14) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, calls on all citizens of conscience to take part in a silent candlelight vigil in front of the White House on Wednesday, July 30 at 7 p.m. in memory of the Palestinians who have lost their […]
Use Our Sample Eid Media Advisory for Your Community
Action requested: Modify the CAIR Eid ul-Fitr media advisory below for distribution to local media outlets. Just insert local Eid dates, times, locations, and contact information. Make sure to send a copy to the main daily newspaper “city desk,” TV station “assignment desk,” radio station “news director,” and Associated Press local bureau “daybook editor.” Call […]