Learn new skills at CAIR’s March 30 Training Conference
Learn new skills at CAIR’s March 30 Training Conference At the conference, headlined “Muslims in America: Moving Forward with Faith,” top trainers in their fields will offer workshops and lectures on media relations, civil rights advocacy, coalition building, and political empowerment. Workshop presenters include Muslim congressional staffers, professional leadership trainers, representatives of national grassroots civil […]
Muslims urged to contact President on Palestinian rights
Muslims urged to contact President on Palestinian rights CAIR is calling on American Muslims and other people of conscience to contact President Bush and ask that he support the Palestinian people’s right to freedom and justice during discussions Thursday with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. (Sharon is currently facing legal action in Belgium for his […]
Contact Attorney General Ashcroft to demand due process of law
Contact Attorney General Ashcroft to demand due process of law At this time of Eid ul-Fitr, CAIR is calling on Muslims nationwide to contact Attorney General John Ashcroft and demand that we receive the same civil, religious and legal rights as any other Americans. Within the last week, three of the largest Muslim charities (Holy […]
Reach out to neighbors and co-workers during Eid ul-Fitr
Reach out to neighbors and co-workers during Eid ul-Fitr As-salaamu alaykum (peace to you). As the blessed month of Ramadan moves to its end, we have an excellent opportunity to reach out to our neighbors and co-workers during Eid ul-Fitr. ACTION REQUESTED: FOR NEIGHBORS: Invite your neighbors on the day of Eid (or if not […]
Congressman says “arrest every Muslim that crosses the state line”
Congressman says “arrest every Muslim that crosses the state line” Rep. C. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), chairman of the House subcommittee on terrorism and homeland security and a candidate for the Senate, yesterday sought to play down remarks to Georgia law enforcement personnel suggesting they “just turn [the sheriff] loose and have him arrest every Muslim […]
Post Office to reprint poster that excluded Eid stamp
Post Office to reprint poster that excluded Eid stamp “The U.S. Postal Service today is reproducing its Holiday Stamp promotional posters in local post offices in response to recent concerns raised by the American Muslim community. “Due to an oversight, an image of the Eid stamp, which commemorates two important Islamic festivals, was left off […]
CAIR’s dinner in DC is sold out
CAIR’s dinner in DC is sold out Alhamdulillah (praise be to God), CAIR’s October 7 annual dinner with Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney (D-GA) in Washington, D.C., is sold out. More than 1,000 tickets have already been sold, and more are being requested. (We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.) “This overwhelming show of support is […]
Mosques urged to hold open houses
Mosques urged to hold open houses CAIR is calling on Mosques nationwide to hold open houses for people of other faiths in their local communities to help promote a better understanding of Islam and Muslims. A step-by-step guide to holding an open house is available on CAIR’s web site at: http://www.cair-net.org/downloads/aa311openhouse1.pdf “Following the tragic events […]
Mosques asked to remain open for Jumah
Mosques asked to remain open for Jumah The American Muslim Political Coordination Council (AMPCC) is calling on Mosques and Islamic Centers to remain open this Friday for Jumah prayers. A number of mosques nationwide have announced plans to close their doors because of security concerns. (The AMPCC consists of American Muslim Alliance, American Muslim Council, […]
Muslims asked to offer help for victims of terrorist attacks
Muslims asked to offer help for victims of terrorist attacks CAIR is calling on Muslims nationwide to offer whatever assistance they can to help the victims of today’s terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. Muslims in local communities should take the following IMMEDIATE ACTIONS: Muslim medical professionals are asked to go to the […]