CAIR-Philadelphia

“The American Muslim community has been through many challenges over the last couple of years and has persevered,” said Osama Al-Qasem, president of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Philadelphia Chapter. “It is crucial that we do not waver but remain confident, empowered and resolute in continuing the push for a more just, equitable and tolerant America.” The Council on American-Islamic Relations Philadelphia Chapter (CAIR) held its fifth annual banquet last Saturday at the Springfield Country Club. The theme was “Advancing with Confidence.”

Greater Pittsburgh has about 10 mosques, including ones in Oakland, Monroeville and Ambridge. Each of these mosques came into being as a Friday prayer group, then developed into a Sunday school for children and then into a community center, where families gather to celebrate festivals and mourn when calamities befall them.

Moein Khawaja appears on FOX 29 to discuss a hate protest in California, along with shariah bans and Peter King's anti-Muslim congressional hearings.

A local Libertarian commentator recently caused a stir when he asked freshman U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan, R-7, of Upper Darby, if he is “with us or against us” regarding a Pennsylvania chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations annual banquet being held in Springfield March 12.