The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has released an online toolkit designed to help Muslim communities organize proactive local educational and outreach initiatives tied to events such as a “National Day of Unity and Healing” on the upcoming anniversary of…
Several local Muslims said fasting reminds them of the suffering of the poor and teaches them about humility, patience and spirituality. It's also a time to ask forgiveness for sins. "To me, it's that spiritual element, where you look at the fact that there are poor people in Philadelphia and around the world, and you start to feel what they feel," said Rugiatu Conteh, a spokeswoman for the Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations.
American Muslims are divided over the proposed mosque near ground zero — for some, the plans have provided a teachable moment, for others, it has needlessly provoked a torrent of anti-Muslim rhetoric.
Muslim Leader Daisy Khan on Opposition to Ground Zero Mosque and Others Nationwide Debate is intensifying over the planned construction of an Islamic center and mosque two blocks from New York’s Ground Zero. But it is not just a local…
Dear Friends and Supporters, CAIR-PA wishes you and your family a prosperous Ramadan! Muslims feel an immense sense of gratitude when welcoming this month. We are grateful for yet another opportunity to renew faith, constant practice and devotion to a…
Ramadan Mubarak! Philadelphia Day of Dignity is back! Please join us on Sunday, August 22, 2010 for our fourth annual Day of Dignity event brought to you by Islamic Relief USA and CAIR Philadelphia.
Rabbi Arthur Waskow, Director of the Shalom Center based in Philadelphia, has started an initiative that urges the Anti-Defamation league (ADL) to reverse its opposition to a mosque and cultural center in lower Manhattan due to its proximity to Ground…
A heartfelt thanks to all those that responded to our action alert urging the public to reject the smearing of CAIR-PA in the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Council on American-Islamic Relations Pennsylvania (CAIR-PA) represents you, and you have shown that defamation…
