(CLEVELAND, OH, 9/19/2011) – A representative of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Cleveland Chapter joined a panel today on inter-religious perspectives on end of life care held at Cleveland State University’s School of Nursing.

The panel covered issues related to death and dying from the perspectives of Islam, Buddhism, and Judaism. CAIR’s representative presented a Muslim perspective on illness and issues related to death and dying; interacting with Muslim patients and families; palliative care for the Muslim patient; religious rituals; end of life issues; burial practices; organ donation; etc.

CAIR offers a variety of presentations for healthcare practitioners and social service agencies. To arrange an in-service or for information about CAIR speakers, contact CAIR-Cleveland Executive Director Julia A. Shearson, jshearson@cair.com, 216.830.2247 or 216.440.2247.

CAIR, America’s largest Islamic civil liberties and advocacy group 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.

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