by CAIR Oklahoma Staff | Mar 22, 2023 | Press Release
(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 3/22/2023) – On Thursday, March 23, the Muslim community in Oklahoma and worldwide will begin the month-long fast of Ramadan (RAHM-a-daan). This holy month will be welcomed with community Iftar dinners, service projects, and outreach to help...
by Adam Soltani, CAIR-OK Executive Director | Mar 20, 2023 | Blog
Ramadan, a month of profound spirituality, reflection, and self-discipline, is one of the most significant events in the Islamic calendar. Observed annually by Muslims worldwide, this holy month commemorates the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad...
by Veronica Laizure, Deputy Director | Mar 6, 2023 | Blog
If you or your child attends a public school, you may be able to get religious accommodations during the month of Ramadan. Common accommodations for students who are fasting during Ramadan include: Being excused from strenuous physical activity, especially outside...
by Veronica Laizure, Deputy Director | Mar 6, 2023 | Blog
In Oklahoma, employees’ religious rights are protected under state and federal law. You have the right to reasonable accommodations for your religious practices, so long as they do not present an undue hardship to your employer. This means that during Ramadan, you...
by Natasha Saya | Feb 24, 2023
Every year during the month of Ramadan, CAIR Oklahoma organizes a day of service at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma where Okie Muslims volunteer in the afternoon while fasting. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam and Muslims are encouraged to practice...
