Newsletter May 2018

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CAIR Pittsburgh hosted their annual Iftar dinner during Ramadan for people of all faiths. The theme was Living Our Faith: Defending Freedom with speeches by, Nadia Khawaja, Shahum Ajmal, and Jamal Craig and a Quran recitation by Khadija. The audience of about 120 people responded well and enjoyed a buffet style dinner after Maghreb prayer.

On April 14, 2018 CAIR Pittsburgh organized a movie screening of  “Out of Cordoba.” Executive Director of CAIR Philadelphia  and producer/director of the documentary, Jacob Bender, facilitated an interactive group discussion after the movie screening. More than 30 people attended the event, the movie depicted Jewish, Muslim, and Christian co-existence.

On March 17, 2018 CAIR Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh’s Muslim Student Association (MSA), and Emgage co-sponsored a Civic Engagement Workshop at Pitt’s campus.  After the workshop, CAIR Pittsburgh board member, Ishfaq Ahmad conducted a Know Your Rights Jeopardy Game. MSA members were divided into two teams, and they actively participated.

On March 16, 2018 CAIR Pittsburgh organized a Know Your Rights Jeopardy game at Attawheed Islamic Center. Board and staff members, Ishfaq Ahmad and Sister Noor Un Nahar, and Zohra Lasania were present at the event. Brother Walid of Attawheed masjid gave out the prizes, in addition to a dinner provided by the masjid as well.

On March 9, 2018 CAIR Pittsburgh organized a Know Your Rights Jeopardy game at MAP masjid. Board member, Ishfaq Ahmad conducted the game. It was well received by the audience, and the participants were given amazon gift cards as prizes.