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(TAMPA, FL – 10/7/2023) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Florida Chapter (CAIR-FL), stands firmly in support of the Palestinian people and their fundamental right to be free from the Israeli occupation. The relentless and unjustified attacks by Israel on Palestinian towns, cities, and refugee camps have resulted in heartbreaking loss of Palestinian lives. We [...]

(Palm Beach Post, 3/25/2023)   After realizing I was there because I was fasting, a lot of teachers started to ask questions to learn more and I was able to share with them what Ramadan really was for me and other Muslims. I taught them that the month was called Ramadan and it consists of […]

(SunSentinel, 3/27/2023)   “While [Rashwan] was driving her car forward into the parking space, Harris was screaming saying she was hitting her with her car,” wrote Harris’ lawyer, Assistant Public Defender Alejandra Uribe. “[Rashwan] continued to bump Harris with her car, at which point Harris felt her life was in danger and had no other […]

(Miami Herald, 4/7/2023)  “We have made you nations and tribes that you may come to know one another.” Muslims in South Florida are living out this statement from the Qur’an, the Muslim book of scripture. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims from different cultures, ethnicities and social and economic backgrounds gather to follow the commands [...]