(SANTA CLARA, CA, 9/5/23) – The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the recognition of American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month by the cities of Albany and Pleasanton, Calif.
For the eighth consecutive year, California designated August as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. The cities of Albany and Pleasanton will commemorate this designation with proclamation presentations at their city council meetings this evening. The ceremonies will take place during the first few minutes of each meeting.
Albany
- Date: September 5, 2023
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Location: City Hall, 1000 San Pablo Avenue
- Agenda: Albany City Council Meeting
Pleasanton
- Date: September 5, 2023
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Location: Operation Services Center, 3333 Busch Road
- Agenda: Pleasanton City Council Meeting
SEE: California Legislature House Resolution 52
In a statement, CAIR-SFBA Executive Director Zahra Billoo said:
“CAIR-SFBA deeply appreciates the continued recognition of the diverse and invaluable achievements of American Muslims, whose dedication and contributions continue to shape the cities of Albany and Pleasanton, California, and the nation. These proclamations help to highlight our shared values and humanity and are a welcome acknowledgment.”
CAIR-SFBA is an office of CAIR, America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
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