CAIR Visits Alabama Mosques as Part of Efforts to Connect to Local Muslim Communities
The visits took place on July 14 and 15.
Hundreds of people connected with CAIR representatives in Birmingham, and there was a community Town Hall, as well as dinner provided. CAIR is touring states in a specialized RV emblazoned with information for the public about the Washington, D.C., based civil rights organization.
CAIR staff visited the BIS Hoover Crescent Islamic Center on July 14 and the Madison Masjid on July 15. Staff met with community members to learn how CAIR can better serve the needs of Muslims in Alabama and to provide resources on how Muslims can protect their communities and their civil and religious rights.
In a statement, CAIR Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell said:
“We thank the Alabama Muslim community members who attended our community town halls and we also thank mosques who hosted us. As CAIR works to expand our presence across the nation, it is important for us to connect with local communities so that we can listen to their unique perspectives and experiences and identify the best ways to support them. We look forward to visiting Alabama again and hearing more from other communities in the months ahead, God willing.”
He noted that CAIR’s Civil Rights Tour recently visited mosques in North Carolina.
CAIR’s mission, according to its website, is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
Source: CAIR.com
