CAIR-CT Welcomes Bethel Board of Education’s Recognition of Eid al-Fitr as an Official School Holiday
The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the Bethel Board of Education’s decision to officially recognize Eid al-Fitr as a school holiday. “Recognizing Eid al-Fitr is more than a calendar change – it is a statement of inclusion, […]
CAIR, Co-Counsel Roula Allouch File Lawsuit Against Franklin Co. Ohio for its Unconstitutional Booking Photo Policy
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced the filing of a lawsuit, in partnership with Ohio Attorney Roula Allouch, against Franklin County and seven officers who allegedly deprived three Muslim women the right to wear an Islamic head scarf, or hijab. “Franklin County’s actions and […]
CAIR OP-ED: Our different faiths teach us to love one another, not fuel anti-Muslim hate – Austin American-Statesman
Already we have shown each other that our faith doesn’t need to divide us. In fact, so much more unites us. Our religions might look different from the outside. But how beautiful is it to share common values? May we be like the good Samaritan, finding ways to love one another and be open to […]
CAIR-CA Joins 1,000+ Muslim Delegates for 11th Annual National Muslim Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
TheCalifornia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) recently joined more than 1,000 American Muslim delegates—a record number—for the U.S. Council of Muslim Organization (USCMO)’s 11th Annual National Muslim Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. Over the course of the two days, CAIR-CA attended nearly 30 meetings with members of Congress and congressional staff to advance policies that address critical issues impacting the American Muslim community, in addition to drop-by visits across […]
50+ Maryland Constituents Join Record-Breaking 1,000+ Muslim Americans at USCMO’s Annual Muslim Hill Day on Capitol Hill
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today recognized the more than 50 Muslim leaders from across Maryland who joined a record-breaking national delegation of over 1,000 Muslim Americans at the 11th Annual National Muslim Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill, organized by the U.S. Council of Muslim […]
CAIR Says Congress Must End Funding for Israel’s Crimes as Israeli Soldiers Loot Occupied Towns in Lebanon
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on Congress to immediately end U.S. funding and military support for the Israeli government following new reports that Israeli soldiers are looting civilian property in occupied towns in Lebanon. According to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, Israeli soldiers testified […]
CAIR-Philadelphia Welcomes Passage of ICE OUT Legislation, Applauds Councilmembers Landau and Brooks, Community Groups
The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) today welcomed the passage of the ICE OUT legislation by the Philadelphia City Council, calling it an important step toward protecting immigrant communities and advancing dignity and due process for all residents of the city. CAIR-Philadelphia commended Councilmembers Rue Landau and Kendra Brooks for their leadership in […]
CAIR Md. Congratulates Sara Hamdaoui on Election as Student Member of Anne Arundel County Board of Education
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today congratulated Sara Hamdaoui, a junior at Crofton High School, on her election as the 2026–2027 Student Member of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education (SMOB). Hamdaoui was elected by members of the Chesapeake Regional […]
CAIR Welcomes Sentencing for ‘Hail Satan’ Threat to Tennessee Mosque
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed sentencing of a Tennessee man who threatened a mosque in that state. Robert William Miller, 50, was sentenced to received 18 months in prison for making a threat against the Islamic Society of Greater Chattanooga. Miller allegedly sent […]
CAIR Action Alert: Urge Congress to Support the ‘Justice for Hind Rajab Act’
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is urging Americans to contact their members of Congress and demand support for the Justice for Hind Rajab Act (S.4095/ H.R.7903 ). Introduced by U.S. Senator Peter Welch and U.S. Representative Sara Jacobs, along with Chris Van Hollen and Representatives Joaquin Castro and Pramila […]