CAIR Florida 2010 Banquet
Leading the Change!
WHEN: Saturday, March 6th, 2010
WHERE: Broward County Convention Center
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* Tickets are $65 per individual. If you cannot attend then you can still call in and sponsor a seat or make a pledge. To reserve a table or tickets, please contact our office at 954-272-0490.
Dear Brothers & Sisters:
Assalaamu Alaikum!
The South Florida office of the Council on American Islamic Relations Cordially invites you to our 10th Annual South Florida Banquet. The theme of our banquet this year is "Leading the Change." With the Grace and Mercy of Almighty Allah (SWT) CAIR-FL continues to make impressive progress in defending the right of Muslims living in Florida, engaging the public and raising awareness about critical issues, and promoting a positive imagine of Islam and Muslims. Our success is YOUR success You have always supported the cause of Muslim civil rights and we thank you for your sincere and continuous support.
We have assembled an inspiring group of speakers and comedians for this year's banquet, including:
*SIRAJ WAHHAJ
Imam Siraj Wahhaj is the Imam of Al-Taqwa mosque in Brooklyn, New York and a leader of The Muslim Alliance in North America (MANA). Siraj has been active in many Islamic organizations. He has been Vice President of the Islamic Society of North America since 1997 and has served on the Majlis al Shura, a consultative council of Islamic scholars, since 1987. In 1991 Siraj offered an invocation (opening prayer) to the United States House of Representatives. He was the first Muslim to do so. In addition, Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright hosted Imam Siraj and other notable scholars for Ramadan.
Our keynote speaker for the evening is Dr. Mark Levine, Professor of Modern Middle East and Islamic Studies at the University of California-Irvine. He is a leader of the "new generation" of Middle East & Islam Studies. We are also fortunate to have comedian Ahmed Ahmed from the acclaimed "Axis of Evil Comedy Tour."
HOW IS CAIR "LEADING THE CHANGE?"
Engagement, Awareness, & ACTION!
ENGAGEMENT: "Be the Change 2009," "Muslim-Jewish Day of Service," "Muslims for Haiti: Day of Community Service" - CAIR has regularly engaged hundreds of youth from various faith backgrounds and has encouraged youth to work together, through various events, to combat stereotyped notions of Islam, & build bridges needed for a new generation committed to peace, justice, and mutual understanding. Miami Herald Article: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1445892.html
AWARENESS: "Hijabi Monologues" - CAIR sponsored and organized this play at Nova University & Florida International University. 600+ people attended! The play gives voice to Muslim womens' concerns and combats stereotypes of Muslim women with creativity by giving voice to a variety of their experiences. CAIR is leading the change by creating forums where Muslim women's voices are heard. Miami Herald Article: http://www.miamiherald.com/TROPICAL_LIFE/story/1260496.html
ACTION: "Coalition for Environmental Justice" - CAIR has been actively working with members of Islamic Foundation of South Florida to ensure that the City of Sunrise, Fl DOES NOT build a WASTE DUMP across the street from an Islamic elementary school. We have built new alliances with small businesses and members of the Muslim, Christian, & Jewish to push for change. We believe that Muslims and ALL human beings have a fundamental RIGHT to a healthy environment.
SIGN PETITION HERE: http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/city-of-sunrise-dont-dump-on-us.html
BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW! * We urge you to book your tickets NOW before time runs out! Tickets are $65 per individual. If you cannot attend, for whatever reason, but would like to support the cause, then you can still call in and sponsor a seat or make a pledge. To reserve a table or tickets, please contact our office at 954-272-0490.
Sincerely,
CAIR-FL
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