The US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO), in partnership with Islamic Relief USA and affiliates, is once again organizing its annual National Muslim Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill, slated to occur on Monday, April 29, and Tuesday, April 30, at…
CAIR yesterday released its 2023 civil rights report, which reveals the highest number of complaints it has ever received in its 30-year-history. Nearly half of all complaints received in 2023 were reported in the final three months of the year.
(PHILADELPHIA, PA, 4/2/24) – Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro yesterday hosted an Iftar dinner at his official residence. CAIR-Philadelphia welcomes government officials’ acknowledgement of key religious holidays. At the same time, during one of the most painful episodes for our Muslim…
On Friday, March 29, the Pennsylvania chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Pennsylvania), along with other Muslim non-profit organizations, will hold an historic citywide Ramadan Taraweeh (ta-ra-wee-ah) prayer.
In recent days, we have received several reports from employees and students from across the area who have expressed confusion around their rights during this time. CAIR-Philadelphia is here to support you as observe Ramadan.
On behalf of our chapter, we want to thank our community for showing up so strongly for our banquet despite disingenuous attacks. We had a sold-out and beautifully diverse room full of community members from across the region! View 2024…
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,…
