by Adam Soltani | The Oklahoman | Sep 25, 2023 | In The News
I remember when I converted to Islam at the tender age of 17 ― a student at Edmond Santa Fe High School surrounded by peers who would find it hard to understand the new faith I embraced with its strict rules regarding no pork, no alcohol and absolutely no dating. The...
by Adam Soltani | Sep 14, 2023 | Press Release
(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 9/14/2023) — The Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) today announced the release of the second edition of its “Guide to Islam and Muslims in Oklahoma,” which highlights the growth of the Oklahoma Muslim community...
by Natasha Saya | Jul 21, 2023
Join us for CAIR Oklahoma’s first-ever Women’s Day Out event on Friday, September 15th! This women-only event is a great opportunity to connect with our Okie Muslim sisters, Afghan neighbors, young leaders and CAIR staff and board members. We will have...
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...
