(CLEVELAND, OH, 12/19/2025) — CAIR Northern Ohio and CAIR Philadelphia, two chapters of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today express their condolences over the passing of Sheikh Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center, a private immigration detention facility located in Clearfield County, PA.

In a statement, CAIR-Northern Ohio Executive Director Faten Odeh said:
“We are deeply saddened to learn about the passing of a respected leader of the Muslim community, Sheikh Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir. We extend our deep condolences and support to the family.”

The Janazah will take place at Masjid Al Omary at 1:15 pm located at 4600 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland, Ohio with the burial at West Park Cemetery located at 3942 Ridge Rd., Cleveland, Ohio 44144.

CAIR remains committed to advocating for just and humane treatment of all individuals in immigration detention facilities.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.

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CONTACT: CAIR Northern Ohio (216) 440-2247, admin@cleveland.cair.com