CONNECTICUT MUSLIM HERITAGE MONTH
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The mission of the CT Muslim Heritage Month Coalition
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In fostering a community that celebrates and promotes the rich cultural heritage of Muslims in New Jersey.
Recent Activities
CAIR-CT Condemns Anti-Jewish Social Media Posts Linked to Fairfield Prep, Calls for Urgent Action to Address Rising Hate in Schools
(HARTFORD, CT, 4/7/26) — The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) today strongly condemned the recent anti-Jewish social media posts reportedly made by students associated with Fairfield College Preparatory School targeting members of the New Canaan High School hockey team ahead of the state championship game. SEE: Students…
Your Rights with Immigration and Customs Enforcement
According to a 2021 study by CAIR-CA, more than 50% of all respondents reported feeling unsafe, unwelcome, or uncomfortable at school because of their Muslim identity. In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month this October, CAIR is releasing the following...
CAIR Know Your Rights as a Student
According to a 2021 study by CAIR-CA, more than 50% of all respondents reported feeling unsafe, unwelcome, or uncomfortable at school because of their Muslim identity. In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month this October, CAIR is releasing the following...
CAIR Know Your Rights as an Employee
CAIR is releasing guidance to U.S. employees who are impacted by their employer’s stance on the current violence inflicted on the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank. As of October 18, the Palestinian Health Ministry reports that the number of Palestinians dead due to...
Your Rights as an Airline Passenger
Your Rights as an Airline Passenger As an airline passenger, you are entitled to courteous, respectful and non-stigmatizing treatment by airline and security personnel. It is illegal for law enforcement officials to perform any stops, searches, detentions, or removals based solely on your race, religion, national origin, sex, or ethnicity.…
Your Rights with Law Enforcement
Your Rights with Law Enforcement American Muslims strongly support law enforcement and the protection of our national security. As Americans, we also value civil rights. All Americans have the constitutional right to due process and to be politically active. If you know of any criminal activity taking place in your…
Download ‘Know Your Rights’ Guides
Download ‘Know Your Rights’ GuidesDownload “Know Your Rights” Guides In Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian, Farsi, Somali, Urdu, And English English: Know Your Rights as a Student Know Your Rights as an Employee Know Your Rights With Law Enforcement/FBI Know Your Rights While Traveling What to Do After a Hate Crime/Incident Know…
Know Your Rights While Protesting
Know Your Rights While Protesting The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to peaceful protest. You have the right to protest on public property or government-owned property but beware of restrictions, including permit requirements. You have the right to protest on private property if it is your…
Held Hostage: Connecticut Mother and Teen Son Prevented from Leaving Israel; CAIR-CT Calls on Elected Officials, Trump Admin to Demand Release
HARTFORD, CT, 8/29/25) — The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) today called on state elected officials and the Trump administration to demand the immediate release of a Meriden, Connecticut mother Intifada Abdelghani and her 14-year-old son Musa, both American citizens, who were prevented from boarding a…
CAIR-CT Says Charges in Anti-Muslim Harassment Incident at Stamford Mosque ‘May Not Reflect Severity’ of Suspect’s Actions
The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed concern that the charges brought against Michael Slocum, 36, who allegedly engaged in a vile anti-Muslim tirade outside the Islamic Cultural Center of New York (ICCNY) in Stamford, may not fully…
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