Video: CAIR to Offer Pre-Ramadan ‘Know Your Rights: Religious Accommodations at Work and in School’ Facebook Live Event

(WASHINGTON, DC, 4/10/18) – On Wednesday, April 18, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) will offer a “Know Your Rights: Religious Accommodations at Work and in School” Facebook Live video workshop at 1 PM ET.

The live Facebook workshop will help individuals better understand their legal rights in the workplace and at school. It will address common questions for American Muslims as they attempt to balance their obligations as employees and students, while also observing the upcoming month-long fast of Ramadan, which will begin in mid-May.

CAIR attorneys will discuss legal rights and best practices for seeking religious accommodations such as prayer, breaking the Ramadan fast, head coverings, and holidays.

WHAT: Know Your Rights: Religious Accommodations at Work and in School Facebook Live Video

WHEN: Wednesday, April 18, 1 p.m. ET

LIVE AT: https://www.facebook.com/CAIRNational/

Speakers will include CAIR-National Trial Attorney Ahmed Mohamed and CAIR-San Francisco Bay Area Executive Director Zahra Billoo.

NOTE: CAIR’s “Know Your Rights” videos are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice.

The Washington-based civil rights and advocacy organization urges community members to report any bias incidents to police and to CAIR’s Civil Rights Department at 202-742-6420 or by filing a report at: http://www.cair.com/report

CAIR launched an app to share critical “know your rights” information and to simplify the process to report hate crimes and bias incidents. CAIR is urging American Muslims and members of other minority groups to download the app and utilize this resource to stay informed and empowered.

For a quick download of CAIR’s civil rights app, click here: http://www.cair.com/app

CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, 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 National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected]