(BELLEVUE, WA, 2/18/2022) – On Sunday, February 20th, the Washington Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) will join local and national activists for a protest against the recent hijab bans in India.
The Coalition of Seattle Indian-Americans, along with the Indian-American Muslim Council are leading the protest, which will take place at Bellevue Crossroads Park at 11:00 AM this Sunday. In recent weeks, Muslim women in Karnataka who wear the hijab have been kicked out of classrooms and prevented from entering universities, and face a large upswing in harassment and threats of violence.
SEE: Hijab protests spread in India as girls refuse to be told what not to wear
https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/10/india/hijab-karnataka-india-protest-intl-hnk/index.html
WHAT: Protest Against the Hijab Ban in India
WHEN: Sunday, February 20th, 2022, 11:00 AM PST
WHERE: 16140 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA 98008
CONTACT: CAIR-WA Executive Director Imraan Siddiqi, 480-415-4652, [email protected], CAIR-WA Sr. Communications and Marketing Strategist Katharine Walker, [email protected]
In a statement, CAIR-WA Executive Director Imraan Siddiqi said:
“As an Indian-American Muslim, it is truly disheartening to see just how far the nation of my ancestry has devolved in recent years. India’s Muslims and other minority groups are continuing to be marginalized by the extremist, ultra-nationalistic government – and this hijab ban is just the latest step in the normalization of this fascistic behavior. It is vital that all communities of conscience stand up against systemic discrimination.”
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: CAIR-WA Executive Director Imraan Siddiqi, 480-415-4652, [email protected], CAIR-WA Sr. Communications and Marketing Strategist Katharine Walker, [email protected]