2020 Primaries FAQ
Primary elections in Pennsylvania are on Tuesday, June 2nd. COVID-19 makes this election unique and there a number of new regulations voters should watch out for. We provide answers to these questions.
Voter Registration and Mail-in-Ballot Webinar in Somali and English
On May 10, together with PACRI (Pennsylvania Center for Refugees and Immigrants), CAIR-Philadelphia organized a webinar on civic engagement focused on voter registration and mail-in-ballot as well as the 2020 census. The program was presented in English and Somali languages.
Ramadan and Faith During COVID-19: What’s Wrong with Returning to “Normal?”
2020 Virtual Interfaith Ramadan Reflections – Presented by CAIR-Philadelphia and Masjidullah Replacing the annual interfaith Ramadan iftar due to COVID-19, our theme in this year’s virtual gathering will be: “Ramadan and Faith during COVID-19: What’s Wrong with Returning to ‘Normal’?” Organized…
What You Should Know About Trump’s Latest Immigration Ban
Last night, the Trump administration issued a Proclamation expanding immigration restrictions in a broad attempt to further its xenophobic agenda while distracting Americans from its own failure to adequately respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
This Proclamation builds on a number of anti-immigrant policies put forward by the administration in the last several years by closing off almost all legal pathways to immigration.
Philadelphia-area Muslims must adjust to Ramadan amid a pandemic
“That makes it a monthlong marathon for Muslims,” said Ahmet Selim Tekelioglu, education and outreach director for the Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR). “It’s a challenging time of year, but one of the most rewarding.”
CAIR-Philadelphia would like to thank…
CAIR-Philadelphia would like to thank all the healthcare workers, first responders, postal workers, janitors, store clerks and all others who are on the front lines at this precarious time serving their fellow human beings. May Allah reward them and keep them safe. “And if anyone saved a single life, it would be as if they had saved the whole world.” [5:32]
CAIR-Philadelphia’s Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Responding to the unprecedented dual challenge of both the coronavirus and the necessity of keeping the American Muslim community informed and socially involved during this time of social distancing, CAIR-Philadelphia has begun to present a series of online educational and community empowerment programs to the community.
The American Muslim Community and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Please join us for a live webinar panel with health professionals this Thursday, April 2 from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm. The webinar grew out of community demand and positive feedback to similar programs hosted by area institutions. CAIR-Philadelphia will, in the very near future, bringing additional healthcare professionals before the American Muslim community, helping to empower the community at this critical time.
Travel Guidance Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad at this time due to the global impact of COVID-19, and has issued a “Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel.” For those not in the U.S., the Department of States advises that they “consider returning to your country of residence immediately using whatever commercial means are available.”