Council on American-Islamic Relations Philadelphia Chapter

Salam Alaykum, as Election Day approaches, CAIR-Philadelphia is dedicated to continuing its civil rights, advocacy, and Muslim empowerment work regardless of the outcome. Under any scenario, we will make sure to protect and empower our community. We are proud to have led nonpartisan outreach to our communities to ensure maximum Muslim American participation in the electoral process. Our Vote for Justice campaign worked with over 85 young American Muslims, to reach out to our communities. With our teams still knocking doors and sending texts, so far, our CAIR-Philadelphia team knocked on 29,173 doors, called 80,993 voters, and texted 24,443 Muslims across Pennsylvania. Read more at https://lnkd.in/e-npMVaR View our 2024 Voter Guides: https://lnkd.in/eH8Cn65p Pennsylvania is a swing state, so each vote carries a lot of weight on the federal level. A general election is an opportunity to: - Cast your vote for those who align best with your values. - Take part in choosing who will be your voice in our democracy.

CAIR-Philadelphia, ADC File 32-Page Title VI Complaint Against Swarthmore College over Anti-Muslim, Anti-Palestinian Environment: https://lnkd.in/eeEGEjCb

CAIR-Pennsylvania Releases 2024 Voter Guide for Pennsylvania Muslim Community: https://lnkd.in/eyt9qTXi

Your vote this November is critical! Our non-partisan Pennsylvania and Federal Voter Guides will provide Muslim voters with the tools they need to make informed choices at the polls this November. Review them to see how your congressmembers, senators, state senators, and state reps voted on issues that are important for our communities. Visit pa.cair.com/voter-guide Disclaimer: As a non-profit organization, CAIR-PA cannot endorse or make recommendations on candidates running for office. Instead, we focus on educating the public about the importance of voting through these guides and how to fill out and submit their ballot.

Join us as we will listen to a medical testimony from Dr. Yasser Khan who returned from two humanitarian missions in Gaza. Hosted by Islamic Cultural Center of Willow Grove and supported by CAIR-Philadelphia, Healthcare Workers for Palestine, Philly Families for Ceasefire, and Muslim Society of Delaware Valley, the program will serve to convey a first-hand account of everyday life and healthcare settings in Gaza. Open to all; refreshments will be provided. Tuesday October 22, 6:30pm-8:00pm at Islamic Cultural Center of Willow Grove 502 Easton Rd. Willow Grove, PA 19090 Dr. Yasser Khan is an internationally renowned ophthalmic surgeon, humanitarian and entrepreneur. Dr. Khan is devoted to national and global humanitarian medical work. He is a founder and CEO of GIVE − Global Initiative for Vision and Eyecare. GIVE’s primary aim is to develop social and entrepreneurship solutions to empower local populations and treat blindness. He has worked in this capacity in over 40 different countries and in Northern Ontario with the indigenous communities. His interviews can be viewed at linkin.bio/yak_orbit

CAIR-Philadelphia today condemned the recent act of vandalism targeting a memorial set up by the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at Penn State University. TAKE ACTION: Send Letters to Penn State Administration (https://lnkd.in/dqKsEWq8) https://lnkd.in/dUPs5KDA

Your voice is needed now! Join us next Wednesday, Oct 23 for our Virtual Muslim Capitol Day Townhall. Hear from PA elected officials and participate in our phone banking session! Register now: https://lnkd.in/e7STvcCn

The Interfaith Pillar of CAIR-Philadelphia invites you to attend a screening of the powerful film Where Olive Trees Weep, followed by a Q&A with Executive Producer Ashira Darwish. When: Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:30 PM Where: Montgomery County Community College 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 (Montco Cultural Center Theater in Science Center Building) Learn more and reserve your FREE tickets at https://lnkd.in/eh-FB9tH In lieu of a ticket fee, we are asking (if so moved) for donations to the Philadelphia chapter of the non-profit HEAL Palestine, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to the humanitarian needs of children in Palestine. Their four main pillars of Health, Education, Aid, and Leadership will help both now and into the future to support children. Donate at https://lnkd.in/ebKwQRZa CAIR-Philadelphia thanks our event sponsors: Philadelphia Interfaith Walk for Peace & Reconciliation and Prayers for Peace Alliance. Disclaimer: Montgomery County Community College is not affiliated with the event, and the College should not be contacted regarding the program.

As-salaamu alaikum, As the Legal Director of CAIR-Philadelphia, I want to take a moment to reflect on our collective journey and share some updates about the important work our legal team is doing on behalf of the Muslim community in the Philadelphia area. After working for the government and in the private sector as an attorney focused on education law, I first joined CAIR-Philadelphia as a board member and then became part of the staff team. This work is deeply personal and important for me as a Muslim American who went to law school to serve our communities. Bringing relief to college students being targeted by their colleges provides me with a sense of purpose that is unmatched — it is your support for CAIR-Philadelphia that makes our work possible. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eyKRGNme

Know Your Rights: Hijab/Khimar (Headscarf) Edition: · In public schools, students are guaranteed the right to wear hijab pursuant to the First Amendment. You cannot be harassed or discriminated against for wearing hijab. · In private schools, students’ ability to wear hijab may be limited, but doing so may constitute religious discrimination. · In public spaces (public accommodation), all people are guaranteed the right to freely practice their religion in public spaces, including wearing the hijab (at parks, public transportation, stores, government buildings, and other public venues, etc.). · During encounters with law enforcement, law enforcement officers (including correctional officers) cannot force the removal of the hijab unless there is a compelling reason, such as a legitimate security concern. · Prisons must accommodate religious clothing for incarcerated individuals unless it poses a legitimate security threat. · Individuals are only required to remove their hijab in rare circumstances. · Any situations that require the removal of someone’s hijab should be limited and done in a manner that respects the individual’s religious and privacy rights. Report incidents of hijab removal to our office at: pa.cair.com/report and your information will be reviewed by our legal team.