(BOSTON, MA, 4/7/2023) – The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that it plans to hold a community auction for a signed official basketball used by the Boston Celtics.
The ball was donated to CAIR-MA during Ramadan, the Islamic holy month. It was signed by all players on the team. To bid on the ball, click here.
“We thank the Boston Celtics for their incredible support,” said CAIR-MA Executive Director Tahirah Amatul-Wadud. “We encourage community members to participate in our auction for a chance to win this amazing piece of Celtics history.”
She noted that Celtics player Jaylen Brown is fasting for Ramadan.
“As a founding board member and treasurer of CAIR-MA and a Celtics season ticket holder, I am personally grateful for this contribution and excited for this effort. It is exciting to bring a fun initiative to this important time of the year,” said CAIR-MA Treasurer Zahid Siddiqui.
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CONTACT: CAIR-Massachusetts Executive Director Tahirah Amatul-Wadud, 413-206-9839, [email protected], CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected]; CAIR National Communications Coordinator Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, [email protected]