At CAIR-Philadelphia, we believe all people should have the ability to go to public places and not experience harassment or discrimination. Federal law agrees with this principle and mandates that “all persons shall be entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations of any place of public accommodation.”
Not even water? It’s normal to face questions from your schoolmates or colleagues during Ramadan. Review the graphics and information below developed by CAIR-Philadelphia to share with your schools Please note CAIR-Philadelphia offers quick workshops for schools/workplaces at no cost…
“Rep. Summer Lee is a friend of the Pennsylvania Muslim community and a vocal advocate of justice for people here and abroad, including Palestinians facing a genocide in Gaza. “That is the real reason anti-Palestinian and anti-Muslim voices have harassed,…
CAIR-Philadelphia today condemned disingenuous attacks targeting its banquet speakers and guest of honor Rep. Summer Lee. CAIR-Philadelphia Executive Director Dr. Ahmet Selim Tekelioglu said: “It is disingenuous for the likes of Bhavini Patel, an elected official, and Dave McCormick to…
(PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2/20/2024) – The Philadelphia Chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) today condemned the vandalism targeting the historic Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia. SEE: 134-Year-Old Historic Church Vandalized in Philadelphia’s Society…
(PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2/14/2024) – On Wednesday, Feb. 14, a multifaith coalition of faith leaders, activists, and artists, including Faith for Black Lives, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, Rabbis for Ceasefire, the Council on American-Islamic Relations Philadelphia…
(PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2/8/2024) – The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) today welcomed charges brought against a man suspected of making Islamophobic and antisemitic threats to people over the phone. A 50-year-old Philadelphia man has been charged with…
CAIR-Philadelphia invites you to participate in our school experience survey seeking to produce data points on the experiences of Muslim students and parents with bullying and discrimination in their schools/school districts. Translation services available. Please share with your networks! Questions?…
(PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2/1/2024) – The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) today announced that it is joining a coalition of faith leaders, artists, and activists on the “Pilgrimage for Peace” to demand a ceasefire in Gaza. From…
