The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), in partnership with Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center’s Minara Café, is pleased to announce a Presidential Election Watch Party for the local Muslim community on Election Day, November 5, from 7 to 11 PM. This event offers a welcoming and inclusive space for community members to gather and experience the unfolding election results together, fostering civic awareness and dialogue during this critical moment in the nation’s democratic journey.
LOCATION: Minara Café at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center
DATE AND TIME: November 5, Election Day, from 7 to 11 PM
ACTIVITIES: Live election results viewing, interactive discussions, and educational programming on civic engagement. Limited refreshments, sponsored by CAIR, will be provided.
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Members of the press are welcome to attend the event. To RSVP and gain permission to cover the Election Watch Party, please contact the CAIR Communications Department Manager Ismail Allison at iallison@cair.com, subject line: “Muslim Watch Party.”
CONTACT: CAIR National Communications Manager Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, iallison@cair.com
The event, to be held at Minara Café, will feature live-streamed election results, interactive activities, and facilitated discussions designed to engage and inform attendees. Aiming to encourage community connection and engagement, the evening will provide an educational platform for understanding the democratic process and the importance of civic participation.
Through this event, CAIR and Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center seek to create an atmosphere that is both non-partisan and supportive of diverse viewpoints, welcoming community members to join in discussions about the election’s potential impact. Attendees will have the chance to participate in activities designed to deepen understanding of civic engagement while discussing the implications of the election results in real-time.
Objectives of the Presidential Election Watch Party:
- Fostering Community and Inclusion: Providing a safe, non-partisan environment where community members feel welcome to watch the election results together.
- Encouraging Civic Participation: Engaging attendees in meaningful discussions and providing educational resources to enhance understanding of the democratic process.
- Promoting Political Awareness: Creating a forum for informed dialogue and reflection as community members witness this pivotal moment in the nation’s history.
This event represents CAIR and Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center’s continued commitment to supporting the civic engagement and political awareness of the Muslim community, encouraging an informed and active approach to democracy.
We invite all members of the local Muslim community to join us for an evening of unity, reflection, and community engagement. For more information, please contact CAIR at info@cair.com
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CONTACT: CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, e-Mitchell@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