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Alhumdulillah, yesterday @cairsandiego put on a su

Alhumdulillah, yesterday @cairsandiego put on a successful Know Your Rights (KYR) event for our newly arrived Afghan families. The event was held at the Islamic Center of San Diego East County and a few of our partner agencies helped make the event a success! We were able to help 50 families, Alhumdulillah.

- Community volunteers were on-site to give families rides to and from their homes and helped set up and clean up.
- Attorney Bashir Ghazialam delivered a great Know Your Rights presentation in Pashto and Farsi! We informed families about the rights they have regarding school, work, housing, or when they engage with law enforcement.
- Global Communities led by Sister Arwa Alkhawaja were there to administer COVID-19 and Flu vaccines.
- ICNA Relief San Diego was there distributing fresh and non-perishable items, hygiene kits, cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper.
- With donations from the community, we were able to distribute 100 backpacks filled with school supplies and new clothing.
- We were also able to distribute WIC (Women, Infants, Children) program information and career resources.

We sincerely thank our partner agencies and volunteers who stepped up to offer their time and energy to this incredibly important event for the new Afghans. Please keep the newly arrived families in your prayers. JazakAllah Khair and thank you!

Tomorrow at 6pm! Don't miss Marwa Abdalla and Dr.

Tomorrow at 6pm! Don't miss Marwa Abdalla and Dr. Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui as they help us understand the root causes of Islamophobia and how we can work to eradicate it. This is a relevant conversation especially directed towards educators and allies of the Muslim community.

bit.ly/sept28-islamophobia

Guest Speakers:
- Marwa Abdalla | PhD. student at UCSD and researcher (race, religion, culture).
- Dr. Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui | Public speaker, researcher, and human rights advocate.

Please share this with allies and educators throughout San Diego!

Yesterday we were honored to co-host a humanitaria

Yesterday we were honored to co-host a humanitarian parole workshop that helped 140 people, Alhumdulillah!

This workshop was to help Afghan community members who are applying for their friends and family in Afghanistan. Attendees learned about the application process, got their questions answered, and will be staying in contact with us so we can ensure they receive any additional support they need in completing the applications.

This workshop was co-hosted by @cairsandiego, The law offices of Bashir Ghazialam, @mihan_raufy and @islamiccentersd East County, we are so grateful for this partnership!

#IAmAafia CAIR-SD stands in solidarity with Dr. A

#IAmAafia

CAIR-SD stands in solidarity with Dr. Aafia Siddiqui. Wear yellow on Fridays in support of her freedom!
Simply take a photo or video, share it on social media with the hashtag: #IAmAafia

Link in bio for more info.

AB 412, the bill which would make the California C

AB 412, the bill which would make the California Commission on Human Rights a reality for Californians is on the Governor's desk, and we need your support in getting it across the finish line!

Sign this action alert to let Gov. Newsom know we need him to sign it. bit.ly/supportab412

@gavinnewsom
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CAIR San Diego is honored to share that the San Di

CAIR San Diego is honored to share that the San Diego County Board of Supervisors have designated August as Muslim Appreciation Month, in conjunction with the state of California!

This morning, our Director (Tazheen Nizam) spoke at the Board of Supervisors meeting and humbly accepted this proclamation alongside our team and community leaders (Sr. Ameerah Abdullah, Br. Aziz Purmul and Br. Omar Hassaine, and Officer Nabizadeh); it is an important step in recognizing the many contributions the Muslim community has made across San Diego county.

We also asked for the Board of Supervisors’ continued commitment to the Muslim community by providing social services to the incoming Afghan refugees so they too can call San Diego their home.

On behalf of the Muslim community, we thank the San Diego County Board of Supervisors for demonstrating the county’s commitment to inclusivity and equity.

Starting now at Waterfront Park, Afghanistan suppo

Starting now at Waterfront Park, Afghanistan support rally. Come show your support! 🇦🇫

Meet Sr. Ismahan Abdullahi: MUSLIM APPRECIATION M

Meet Sr. Ismahan Abdullahi:
MUSLIM APPRECIATION MONTH SPOTLIGHT

Sister @ismahan1abdullahi is the Executive Director of MAS-PACE and she also serves on the board of multiple community-based organizations here in San Diego. She is known by many to be one of the most fearless and outspoken leaders in San Diego! When she speaks, people listen. When she speaks, people are moved to action. She is always available to support her community, fighting for their rights and freedoms and working hard to amplify the voices of those who are often shut out of important conversations and decisions.

As a refugee herself, she knows firsthand the impact and importance that equity plays in life; whether it be equitable representation in an election, or equitable access and cost of safe drinking water. Her experiences have also shaped her advocacy and community-building efforts, she has been focused on strengthening the Muslim and Refugee communities in San Diego for over the last 10 years. At the start of 2021, she was appointed to the Board of Directors for the San Diego Water Authority. She has also received numerous accolades in recognition of her work and here are just a few of them; she was recognized by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez’s office as the 2018 Woman of the Year, she received the Power-Builder Award from the NAACP, and the Youth Adult Ally 2019 award.
Sr. Ismahan earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology from UC San Diego and a Master’s degree in Education with a concentration in counseling from San Diego State University.

Thank you, sr. Ismahan for your courage, determination, and no-quit attitude in support of our community!

Meet Br. Abdullah Tahiri: MUSLIM APPRECIATION MONT

Meet Br. Abdullah Tahiri:
MUSLIM APPRECIATION MONTH SPOTLIGHT

A resident of North County, Abdullah Tahiri lives with his wife and four children in San Marcos. Aside from his Master of Fine Arts degree, Abdullah attained his Advanced Leadership Certificate from the University of Southern California (USC). As a servant and community leader, Abdullah sharpened his leadership skills by attaining another leadership certificate (2020) from Cornell University focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Abdullah Tahiri has over 25 years of experience in the financial industry and over 15 years of leadership and management experience in the same field. Abdullah uses his educational and work experience to serve the community and has been involved with a number of non-profit entities. He is currently the president of the board of directors for Tri-City Islamic Center in Vista, CA. His non-profit portfolio also includes working for AFDO (Afghanistan Family Development Organization, APRP (Afghanistan Prenatal Relief Project), and AYCA (Co-Founder - Association for Youth and Community Advancement.). He has also served the North County community by volunteering his time and expertise to be of service to all five Masajid/Musallas in North County (Tri-City Islamic Center, Masjid Al Ittehad, Al Nour Center, Escondido, and Carlsbad musallas).
Abdullah Tahiri is also part of a working group (SD-Afghan Refugees Aid) that is trying to coordinate efforts within the Afghan community here in San Diego to assist new arrivals from Afghanistan.

Abdullah Tahiri is an avid reader and in his spare time, he loves spending time with his family and playing billiard! We thank Br. Abdullah for his tireless dedication to serving his community!

Meet Imam Saifuddin Sabar: MUSLIM APPRECIATION MON

Meet Imam Saifuddin Sabar:
MUSLIM APPRECIATION MONTH SPOTLIGHT

Imam Saifuddin Sabar grew up in the Bay area and moved to San Diego while completing his Hifz. In 2010, he was appointed the Imam of MCC, @mcc_gsd

Imam Saif is not only a dedicated Imam, but also a teacher to the community and youth. You will find Imam Saif supporting and helping a multitude of local organizations. His kind demeanor makes him approachable and pleasant to work with all around.

Imam Saif is involved in interfaith work including relationships with various churches and colleges. Imam Saif also consistently visits and works with Muslims in the prison system.

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