In a mission to advocate for religious freedom and equality, CAIR-Chicago has been diligently working alongside correctional facilities across the nation to provide vital resources and support to incarcerated Muslims. Through a multifaceted approach, CAIR-Chicago has strived to ensure that the religious rights and accommodations of Muslim inmates are respected and upheld.

After a long legal battle, the US Department of Homeland Security approved Abdulkareem's citizenship application on March 12, 2024. His story serves as a beacon of hope for immigrants across the nation, demonstrating the transformative power of advocacy and community support.

Join us in making a difference this Ramadan. Together, let's sow the seeds of compassion and cultivate a world filled with light and love.

Ramadan is more than just a month on the calendar; it’s a time of profound significance, a period of spiritual rejuvenation, and a call to community. As we embark on this sacred journey, CAIR-Chicago extends a warm welcome to all, inviting you to join us in a mission that transcends borders and boundaries. Together, let’s embark on a journey of reflection, solidarity, and giving, setting the stage for a month of impactful initiatives that resonate across the globe.

Event on March 9th at MEC Banquet Hall

CAIR-Chicago recently took its MYLS 2024 program to Universal School, where students from various Muslim backgrounds across Chicagoland converged. The initiative aimed to foster an understanding of diverse perspectives and the importance of embracing differences within their communities.

Event happening next Monday at The Prayer Center of Orland Park!

Event happening, Wednesday, February 28th.

A program set out to help Muslim students become leaders for the future. The MYLS initiative passionately empowers Muslim American youth (grades 8-12) through proactive activism, aiming to guide their communities from the margin to the mainstream.

Last week, WBBM News radio reported on local Muslim leaders and Palestinian-Americans with family ties in Gaza, who shard alarming accounts of a deteriorating humanitarian situation. Describing Israel’s use if “starvation as a weapon,” they emphasized the urgent need for increased supplies to the region. Additionally, concerns were raised about Israel’s alleged withholding of aid entry into Gaza, amidst the U.S. deliberation on expanding military funding for Israel.

Last week, CBS2 reported on a compelling event where families directly impacted by crisis in Gaza shared their stories. Gain invaluable firsthand insight into the challenges faced by individuals in Gaza, as witnessed by CBS2. Stand in solidarity and take action to support those affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

Last Thursday morning, families with loved ones in Gaza shared their stories, illuminating the dire situation unfolding there. Attendees gained firsthand insight into the challenges faced by individuals in Gaza, with WGN News present for coverage. Stand in solidarity and make a difference.

As we embark on the month of February, a time that holds significance for numerous communities worldwide, we at CAIR-Chicago pause to reflect on the core values that bind us together: solidarity, resilience, and unwavering commitment to justice. In these times of uncertainty, we must stand united, leveraging our collective strength to overcome challenges and pave the way for a brighter future.

The Chicago Office of the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) the largest civil rights and advocacy organization in the nation, will held a press conference today with Palestinian American families from the Chicagoland area whose family members, including US citizens, in Gaza have been kidnapped and/or are experiencing starvation.

The Chicago Office of the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) the largest civil rights and advocacy organization in the nation, will hold a press conference on Thursday, February 15, at 11a.m., with Palestinian American families from the Chicagoland area whose family members, including US citizens, in Gaza have been kidnapped and/or are experiencing starvation.

(CHICAGO, IL, 2/12/2024) The Chicago Office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the nation, today announced that a diverse coalition of Muslim, Jewish, African-American, Asian and Union organizations published a full-page ad in Sunday’s Chicago Tribune commending Mayor Johnson and backing the recent city council ceasefire resolution.

Event happening Saturday, February 10th!