(PHILADELPHIA, PA, 6/27/25) – The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) today condemned the City of Philadelphia for reportedly sending home a 16-year-old Muslim from her job as a lifeguard because of her modest religious swimwear. CAIR-Philadelphia…
(PHILADELPHIA, PA, 6/10/2025) — The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) and Lower Merion Alliance for Free Speech on Palestine (LM AFSP) today strongly condemned the actions of the Lower Merion School District (LMSD) after a high…
As Salaamu Alaikum, We’re reaching out with an important update and guidance for our community. Today, President Donald Trump issued a new presidential proclamation expanding the Muslim and African Bans. This order blocks or restricts entry into the United States…
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As-Salaamu Alaykum, CAIR-Philadelphia Family, Since September 2022, I’ve had the honor of working with the InterAct Theatre Company to connect them with members of Philadelphia’s African American Muslim community as they developed the first play in their new Philly Cycle.…
“There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.” (Bukhari) Salaam Friend, The blessed first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are an incredible time. These sacred days offer us an unmatched opportunity for…
In This Moment, Our Commitment to Justice Must Remain Unshaken Dear Brothers and Sisters, Salam Alaykum, The news of the recent violent attack targeting Israeli embassy staff in Washington, D.C. was deeply troubling. At a time when our hearts are…
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 5/22/2025) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned political violence as “completely unacceptable” after a deadly attack on Israeli embassy employees in Washington, D.C., and said that…
MCD participants to lobby on bills related to Islamophobia, civil rights, criminal justice, hate crimes, voting rights, and immigrants’ rights on the agenda of the state legislature (PHILADELPHIA, PA, 5/21/2025) — On Thursday, May 22, Delaware’s Muslim community, along with…
