by Adam Soltani | May 4, 2023 | Press Release
(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 5/4/2023) – Dr. Iqbal Hussain (Pakistan) and Heba Shatila (Palestine) are partnering with the Oklahoma Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) in Oklahoma City through the U.S. State Department’s Community Engagement Exchange...
by Carla Hinton | The Oklahoman | Apr 1, 2023 | In The News
Several elected leaders joined Oklahoma Muslims for a recent event focusing on Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Hosted by the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the annual “Ramadan Iftar With Elected Leaders” featured...
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 Carla Hinton | The Oklahoman | Mar 14, 2023 | In The News
The importance of engaging with elected leaders in an era of increased polarization came to the forefront time and time again as Muslim Oklahomans gathered in Oklahoma City on Monday for an annual advocacy event. More than 100 people registered for the ninth annual...