by Lionel Ramos | Oklahoma Watch | Aug 22, 2023 | In The News
Oklahoma was preparing for 1,800 Afghan refugees. Jeff and Christine Poyner were eager to help. The Yukon residents saw news reports stating that nonprofits leading the resettlement needed volunteers and wasted no time finding out how they could contribute. The moment...
by Carla Hinton | The Oklahoman | Aug 16, 2023 | In The News
While a unified effort to resettle 1,800 Afghans in Oklahoma has been a “monumental achievement,” major challenges persist for these newcomers adjusting to a new culture and way of life. This was the prevailing sentiment of nonprofit leaders, veterans and...
by Carla Hinton | The Oklahoman | Jun 27, 2023 | In The News
Several Oklahoma City area Muslim congregations will come together at a downtown park to mark the end of the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. The “United Eid Festival” is set for 6 p.m. June 30 at Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7. The festival is a...
by CAIR Oklahoma Staff | Jun 27, 2023 | Press Release
(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 6/27/2023) – On Wednesday, June 28, Oklahoma Muslims plan to mark the beginning of the holiday, commemorating the end of the yearly pilgrimage to Mecca, called Hajj, with communal prayers and celebrations at locations across the state. The prayers...
by Anjelicia Bruton | News 9 | Jun 26, 2023 | In The News
It’s been eight years since a ten commandments monument was removed from State Capitol grounds but now, the fight continues. This time in the classroom. State Superintendent Ryan Walters submitted a list of religious leaders backing the idea of hanging a copy in...
