Muslim civil rights group announces former NBA player Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf as one of the speakers
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/23/2023) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today invited community members to save the date for its upcoming 29th anniversary banquets in Arlington, Va. on October 21st and Lithicum Heights, Md. on October 28th.
CAIR plans to hold its first banquet on October 21 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Va. One of the speakers scheduled to offer remarks at the banquet is former NBA basketball player Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. CAIR plans to hold its second banquet on October 29 at the Westin at Baltimore-Washington Airport in Lithicum Heights, Md.
Tickets are scheduled to go on sale soon.
“We look forward to seeing the community again and celebrating the great things we have been blessed to achieve together over the past year,” said CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad.
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 Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry, 410-971-6062, [email protected]; CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, [email protected]; CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, [email protected]; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected]; CAIR National Communications Manager Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, [email protected]