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Leena Saleh

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Buy tickets to our 8th Annual Banquet! Speakers to be announced soon!
CAIR-Chicago | February 2, 2012
Our 8th Annual Banquet is set to take place on Saturday, March 3rd, 2012, at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Please mark your calendars and show your support by attending.


On the anniversary of the Egyptian revolution: Ahmed Rehab on WBEZ WorldView with Wael Ghonim
CAIR-Chicago | January 25, 2012
Executive Director of CAIR-Chicago, Ahmed Rehab, takes part in a conversation with Wael Ghonim, a leading Egyptian activist and protest organizer, and Jerome McDonnell, host of WBEZ's WorldView on 91.5 FM in Chicago.


Deputy Director Sufyan Sohel inducted as Vice President of IABA
CAIR-Chicago | February 2, 2012
Congratulations to our Deputy Director Sufyan Sohel for being inducted as Vice President of the Indian-American Bar Association of Chicago!


Ahmed Rehab to speak at ICIRR Immigrant Integration Summit Ð February 4, 2012
CAIR-Chicago | February 2, 2012
CAIR-ChicagoÕs Executive Director Ahmed Rehab will be speaking at the ICIRR ÒOne Nation, One DreamÓ Immigrant Integration Summit at Malcolm X College this Saturday, February 4th.


Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) seeks new Executive Director
CAIR-Chicago | February 2, 2012
The CIOGC are looking for an executive director to oversee day-to-day operations and serve as the principal spokesperson of the Council. The right candidate must have a deep passion for community service, strong public speaking and writing skills, and the ability to articulate a positive perspective on the many issues and challenges facing our communities.


Gingrich: Does money influence his views on Muslims and Palestine?
CAIR-Chicago | January 27, 2012 | By Uzma Mushtaq, Communications Intern
Newt Gingrich, the leading republican nominee for president, has recently disparaged Palestinians and Islam while receiving $10 million towards his campaign from wealthy hard-line Israel supporters.


Dutch government moves closer to banning the niqab and burqa


CAIR-Chicago
| January 31, 2012 | By Aabeda Masra, Communications Intern
In a controversial legal step taken by the Dutch Parliament, the Cabinet has proposed to pass legislation that bans the traditional Muslim garments, the niqab and burqa, by 2013.


New Bills Lead to Online Censorship
CAIR-Chicago | January 31, 2012 | By Dima Ansari, Communications Intern
On January 18th, the Internet went into widespread protest. Major websites like Google and YouTube urged users to contact their representatives and sign petitions against proposed anti-online piracy legislation.


Is the Arab League helping solve the conflict in Syria?
CAIR-Chicago | January 30, 2012 | By Rana Khatib, Communications Intern
Though the Arab League has demanded that the Syrian government halt their brutality against protesters, the death toll continues to rise.








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