CAIR Applauds Town of Cheverly, Maryland, for Passing Resolution Calling for an Immediate, Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza

The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), today applauded the Town of Cheverly in Prince George’s County, Maryland, on passing a resolution calling for an immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza on Thursday evening.

VIDEO: Councilmember Nicole Bryner Introduces Resolution R-2-24 for Ceasefire 

The Town of Cheverly joins the City of Takoma Park; Montgomery, Howard and Anne Arundel Counties; and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Representatives Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin and David Trone from Maryland’s congressional delegation, all who have expressed support for a ceasefire in Gaza ceasefire in recent weeks. 

SEE: CAIR Welcomes Takoma Park City Council Resolution Supporting a Gaza Ceasefire

SEE: CAIR Welcomes Third Maryland County to Support Gaza Ceasefire, Urges General Assembly to Pass Statewide Ceasefire Resolution

Research from the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, a think tank with offices in Washington, D.C. and Dearborn, MI, shows that the overwhelming majority of Muslims, and Jewish democrats favor a ceasefire.

SEE: Majority of Muslim and Jewish Democrats Favor a Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza

Recently, CAIR encouraged leaders of mosques and Islamic centers nationwide to question any relevant public officials who visit their facilities during the upcoming month of Ramadan about their stance on the Israeli genocide in Gaza.

SEE: CAIR Encourages U.S. Mosque Leaders to Question Public Officials on Gaza Genocide Stance During Ramadan Visits

[NOTE: Ramadan is the month on the Islamic lunar calendar during which Muslims abstain from food, drink and marital relations from break of dawn to sunset. This year, Ramadan is expected to begin on or about March 11. Because dates may vary, consult local mosques or Muslim community leaders for exact dates and times of the beginning and end of Ramadan. The end of Ramadan is marked with the Eid ul-Fitr (EED-al-FITTER), or “feast of fast breaking” holiday, often referred to simply as “Eid.” Many communities hold multicultural bazaars and other family activities following the Eid prayers, which are often attended by public officials.]

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CONTACT: CAIR Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry, zchaudry@cair.com, 410-971-6062; National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, e-Mitchell@cair.com; CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, rmccaw@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Manager Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, iallison@cair.com