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People gather at the Islamic Center of Orange County Mosque before sunset during Ramadan. After the sun sets, snacks are distributed, followed by a 10-minute prayer.

What To Do if Your Masjid Is Approached by Protestors This Ramadan

This Ramadan, mosques may be approached by Islamophobic protestors or individuals proselytizing to Muslims encouraging them to leave Islam. CAIR-LA has developed this handout of … Read More

Your Right To Religious Accommodation This Ramadan

Know Your Rights at Work and School This Ramadan This Ramadan, CAIR-LA wants to provide our community with all the information they will need regarding … Read More

CAIR-LA Condemns Anti-Black Hate Crime in Santa Monica, Welcomes Charges  

(LOS ANGELES, CA – 3/13/2023) – The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned the allegedly bias-motivated attack on … Read More

CAIR-LA Condemns Racist Attack and Racial Slurs Yelled at Man at Metro Station in Koreatown

(LOS ANGELES, CA – 3/3/2023) – The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned an alleged racist attack on … Read More

People gather at the Islamic Center of Orange County Mosque before sunset during Ramadan. After the sun sets, snacks are distributed, followed by a 10-minute prayer.

What To Do if Your Masjid Is Approached by Protestors This Ramadan

This Ramadan, mosques may be approached by Islamophobic protestors or individuals proselytizing to Muslims encouraging them to leave Islam. CAIR-LA has developed this handout of … Read More

Your Right To Religious Accommodation This Ramadan

Know Your Rights at Work and School This Ramadan This Ramadan, CAIR-LA wants to provide our community with all the information they will need regarding … Read More

EOY 2022

Thank You for Your Support in 2022!

You Helped Us Make 2022 One of Our Busiest and Most Productive Years. Dear CAIR-LA Supporter, Assalaamu Alaykum! I am so blessed and grateful to Allah … Read More

Women in Afghanistan

CAIR-LA Response to the Taliban Suspending University Education for Afghan Women

On Tuesday, Dec. 20, Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government suspended university education for women in the country. Since the United State’s expedited withdrawal and the Taliban’s subsequent takeover in … Read More

CAIR-LA Condemns Anti-Black Hate Crime in Santa Monica, Welcomes Charges  

(LOS ANGELES, CA – 3/13/2023) – The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned the allegedly bias-motivated attack on … Read More

CAIR-LA Condemns Racist Attack and Racial Slurs Yelled at Man at Metro Station in Koreatown

(LOS ANGELES, CA – 3/3/2023) – The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned an alleged racist attack on … Read More

CAIR-LA Condemns Racist Remarks About California Rep. Judy Chu by Texas Rep. Lance Gooden, Demands Apology

(LOS ANGELES, CA – 02/24/2023) – The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned racist remarks about California Rep. … Read More

A racist drawing a sixth grader allegedly gave to a fellow Black student is seen in this photo provided to KTLA.

CAIR-LA Condemns Racist Drawings Given to a Student, Demands Action from Upland Unified School District

(LOS ANGELES, CA – 02/21/2023) – The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned the racist drawings allegedly … Read More

CAIR-CA Welcomes President Biden’s Day-One Termination Of Muslim And African Bans, Other Executive Orders

The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today welcomed President Joe Biden’s announced termination — on his first day in office — … Read More

CAIR-LA Calls for Hate Crime Investigation After Religious Leader Allegedly Assaulted, Called “Dirty Arab”

(LOS ANGELES, CA – 11/18/2020) – The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today decried an alleged hate crime … Read More

Officers Removed Woman’s Hijab Without Permission During Public Hearing About Police Shooting, Lawsuit Alleges

By Meghan Roos, Newsweek A lawsuit filed against the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) alleges officers handcuffed and forcibly removed a woman’s hijab while she … Read More

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Muslim voters want more than ‘just a seat’ at the table from President-elect Joe Biden

By Sarah Parvini, The Los Angeles Times In the lead-up to the midterm election two years ago, Sara Deen noticed that many fellow Muslims in … Read More

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Outreach & Education

CAIR seeks to educate American Muslims about their rights so that they may fully engage in all aspects of civic life. CAIR also works with … Learn More

Youth Empowerment

CAIR has always believed that in order to secure a brighter future for our communities, investments must be made in providing our youth with the tools … Learn More

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Through various programs, CAIR facilitates opportunities to engage with government bodies, to influence public policy by meeting with elected officials and to advocate for legislation that aims … Learn More

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Civil rights advocacy remains at the center of CAIR-LA’s work. CAIR has served more than 25,000 victims of discrimination since its founding. Our California offices … Learn More

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