On Sunday, June 16, the Maryland office of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) plans to join mosque leaders at the Harford Islamic Center/Masjid Ibrahim in Bel Air, Maryland, to hold a news conference following Eid prayers to express unity and support for the mosque that was opened three months ago and to reject bigotry and attempts to close operations.
WHAT: News Conference in Support of Harford Islamic Center/Masjid Ibrahim #StandWithHIC
WHEN: Sunday, June 16, 10 a.m. (immediately following Eid prayers)
WHERE: Harford Islamic Center, 2215 Creswell Road, Bel Air, Md. 21015 (outside the main hall)
CONTACT: CAIR Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry, 410-971-6062, zchaudry@cair.com; HIC/Masjid Ibrahim President Dr. Faisal Sayeed, faisal_sayeed@yahoo.com
[NOTE: Eid ul-Adha, commonly referred to as just “Eid,” commemorates the Prophet Abraham’s dedication to and reverence for God. The holiday is celebrated with prayers, small gifts for children, distribution of meat to the needy, and social gatherings. During this holiday, Muslims exchange the greeting “Eid Mubarak” or “blessed Eid.” This year over 1.8 million pilgrims traveled to Makkah to perform Hajj, including thousands of American Muslims.]
Earlier this week, CAIR urged officials to stand by the mosque.
SEE: CAIR Urges Officials to Stand with New Maryland Mosque Facing Islamophobic Opposition
SEE ALSO: Members of new Harford County mosque say they’ve experienced hostile behavior from neighbors (CBS Baltimore)
Over two thousand letters have been sent to officials as part of an IMAN Network campaign coordinated in part by CAIR to show support for the community.
SEE Action Alert: https://bit.ly/standwithhic
CAIR’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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CONTACT: CAIR Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry, zchaudry@cair.com, 410-971-6062; CAIR Maryland Outreach Coordinator Kim Syuardi, ksyuardi@cair.com, 202-850-9293; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Manager Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, iallison@cair.com