(CHICAGO, IL, 1/2/2024) - The Chicago Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) is set to hold a candlelight vigil on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024, at 8:00 AM, coinciding with the pretrial proceedings of Joseph Czuba. A subsequent media briefing is scheduled for 8:45 AM. This significant event, organized in collaboration with esteemed community partners such as the Muslim Civic Coalition, CIOGC, and ICNA Relief, aims to commemorate the cherished life of Wadee Al Fayoumi.

SEE: FLYER FOR THE WADEE AL FAYOUMI CANDLELIGHT VIGIL

WHAT: Candlelight Vigil for Wadee Al Fayoumi during Joseph Czuba’s pretrial.

WHEN: Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 at 8:00 AM

WHERE: 100 W. Jefferson, Joliet, IL 60432 (Plaza Area)
WHO: CAIR-Chicago, Muslim Civic Coalition, CIOGC, and ICNA

Maggie Slavin, the Operations Manager at CAIR-Chicago, emphasized, “We join hands with our community partners to honor the memory of Wadee Al Fayoumi and stand united against hate. This candlelight vigil symbolizes our commitment to seeking justice for Wadee and his mother, Hanan Shaheen, and fostering solidarity within our diverse community.”

To enhance accessibility for those unable to attend in person, the vigil will be live-streamed on CAIR-Chicago’s Facebook page, allowing a broader audience to join the commemoration remotely. Organizers kindly request that participants gather in the plaza area and refrain from bringing signs or preparing a demonstration. Instead, attendees and supporters are encouraged to share their reflections and messages of solidarity on social media platforms using #RememberingWadee. The event serves not only as a remembrance but also as a call to action against Islamophobia and a celebration of values that unite our community against hate.

CAIR-Chicago is an office of CAIR, America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to defend civil rights, fight bigotry, and promote tolerance and understanding.

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CONTACT: Maggie Slavin, Operations Manager of CAIR-Chicago, 815-590-3991, mslavin@cair.com; Erin P.R. Davis, MCM, Communications Coordinator of CAIR-Chicago, 773-802-8786, epdavis@cair.com.