(SACRAMENTO, CA – 5/18/2023) – On Monday, May 22, the California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) will host its 12th Annual Muslim Day at the Capitol (MDAC) with more than 450 participants expected to attend.
At MDAC, Muslims from across California will have an opportunity to meet state legislators and their staff to discuss issues of concern and advocate for positive social change.
This year, attendees will be advocating for SB 309, which protects freedom of religious expression for incarcerated individuals; SB 461, which would provide state employees with time off to observe religious or cultural holidays; and AB 1503, which would provide K-12 students with eight hours of excused absence for religious holidays.
WHAT: 12th Annual Muslim Day at the Capitol
WHEN: Monday, May 22, 2023, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Press conference: 11–11:30 a.m.; Keynote speech featuring Senator Aisha Wahab: 2 p.m.
WHERE: California State Capitol (1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA)
SPEAKERS:
CAIR-CA CEO Hussam Ayloush
Assemblymember Alex Lee (D-San José)
Senator Dave Cortese (D-Santa Clara)
Senator Aisha Wahab (D-Hayward)
LIVESTREAM: facebook.com/cairca
CAIR-CA is a chapter of CAIR, America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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CONTACT: CAIR-LA Digital Communications Manager Enjy El-Kadi, (714) 776-1847 or [email protected]