US Muslims Offer the Holy Qur’an to 100,000 American Leaders
Washington, DC: On Tuesday, June 30, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) was scheduled to hold a news conference in Washington, DC, to announce the launch of a major campaign to distribute free copies of the Qur’an, Islam’s revealed text, to 100,000 local, state and national leaders. The information made available to us as we go to the press on Tuesday in this regard is as follows:
WHAT: CAIR News Conference to Announce Launch of “Share the Qur’an” Campaign
WHEN: Tuesday, June 30, 11 a.m.
WHERE: CAIR National Headquarters, 453 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC.
CONTACT: CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-488-8787, 202-744-7726, E-Mail: ihooper@cair.com
CAIR’s “Share the Qur’an” educational campaign was prompted by President Obama’s recent address to Muslims worldwide in which he quoted from that holy text.
In the multi-year initiative, American Muslims will sponsor the Holy Qur’an for distribution to governors, state attorney generals, educators, law enforcement officials, state and national legislators, local elected and public officials, media professionals, and other local or national leaders who shape public opinion or determine policy.
SEE: Muslim Group Giving 100,000 Qur'ans to Elected Officials ( Washington Post)
“Through this ground-breaking outreach initiative, we hope not only to educate policy-makers and opinion leaders about Islam, but also to provide an opportunity for American Muslims to reach out to their fellow citizens of other faiths,” said CAIR Board Chairman State Sen. Larry Shaw (NC).
The “Share the Qur’an” initiative is an outgrowth of CAIR’s successful “Explore the Qur’an” campaign and is part of the celebration of the Washington-based Council’s 15th anniversary. CAIR was founded in June of 1994.
CAIR, America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization, has 35 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
