CAIR-AZ Announces NEW Scholarship Program
The Council on American-Islamic Relations Arizona Chapter (CAIR-AZ) is proud to announce the launch of its new scholarship program. This year, we will award two (2) winners of the $500 CAIR-AZ Scholarship will be announced in August. Additionally, the recipients will be recognized at the CAIR-AZ Annual Banquet on November 9th in Mesa, Arizona. The application deadline for […]
CAIR-AZ Applauds US District Court Ruling Preventing MCSO From Racial Profiling
CAIR-AZ Applauds U.S. District Court Ruling Preventing Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office from Racial Profiling (Phoenix, AZ – 5/25/13) The Council on American Islamic Relations – Arizona Chapter welcomed a Friday ruling in U.S. District Court that Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his deputies violated the civil rights of Latinos by racial profiling during raids […]
CAIR Urges Prayers and Assistance for Oklahoma Tornado Victims
The CAIR-Arizona team would like to send out our sincere thoughts and prayers for those affected by the horrific tornados in Oklahoma, which have killed 21 people and left many without homes. Please visit the following organizations who already have resources on the ground helping assist with this disaster. Islamic Relief USA– Oklahoma Tornado Emergency […]
Reflections on the ASU Boston Vigil
Reflections on the ASU Boston Vigil by Neekta Hamidi, CAIR-AZ Volunteer On the Sunday following the attacks in Boston, CAIR-AZ teamed up with Muslim Leaders of America and Muslim youth in the community to organize a vigil to condemn the attacks and memorialize the victims. The event was organized in just a few days time, but was able […]
CAIR-AZ Co-sponsors Vigil for Boston Marathon Bombing Victims
In the aftermath of the horrific terror attacks in Boston, CAIR-AZ Volunteers and the Muslim Leaders of America co-hosted a vigil at Arizona State University to honor those affected. Over 100 attended the event, from various faiths, organizations and student groups.
Arizona Republic: Islamic Leaders advise Valley faithful to continue life as usual but ‘be safe’
Islamic leaders in the Valley urged their followers to be prepared to be intimidated and provoked after authorities revealed the Boston bombing suspects were Muslims. Officials from the Council on American Islamic Relations-Arizona said they are aware of several threats against Muslims across the nation since the Boston Marathon bombing on Monday. “There’s a high […]