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  • 12th Annual Sharing Ramadan Iftar Dinner

    Please join CAIR-Cleveland at our 12th Annual Sharing Ramadan Iftar Dinner on May 18, 2019

    Join us for a Sharing Ramadan Iftar Dinner with renowned speaker Rais Bhuiyan, whose compelling story highlights one immigrant’s amazing story of surviving a hate crime in America. In his triumph over hate through the power of mercy and compassion, Rais’ life attests to the best of the human spirit. Don’t miss this wonderful event during the Holy Month of Ramadan, the Month of Mercy, Forgiveness and Compassion.

    About Our Keynote Speaker, Rais Bhuiyan

    Ten days after 9/11, Rais was the victim of a horrific hate crime in Dallas, Texas. Shot from point blank range by a white supremacist, Mark Stroman, Rais barely survived. Sadly, two others were killed. Stroman was sentenced to death; ten years later, Rais led an international campaign fighting to save Stroman’s life, petitioning for clemency for his attacker on death row. Rais’ amazing story of one immigrant’s experience overcoming hate in America has been chronicled in the award-winning book entitled The True American: Murder & Mercy in Texas by Anand Giridharadas, a 2014 New York Times Book Review Notable Book. Rais’ efforts have been widely recognized. He received the Excellence for Human Service Award, United for Change; 2011 American of the Year, Esquire Magazine; 2014 Human Relations Award, Muslim Public Affairs Council Foundation, among others. He worked with the Obama Administration’s Domestic Policy Council and currently represents the U.S. Department of State as part of their speakers’ bureau, supporting federal efforts for peace and understanding.  Rais travels globally, speaking about his experiences of forgiveness, compassion, empathy, understanding and acceptance, as well as hate-crimes, race relations, equity and social justice, intolerance, faith and leadership. Hollywood’s feature film, based on The True American, is currently in production.

    WHAT: CAIR-OHIO, Cleveland Chapter, 12th Annual Sharing Ramadan Iftar Dinner

    WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 2019, 6:30 Registration | 7:00 Program Starts

    WHERE: LaVilla Banquet Center, 11500 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, Ohio, 44130

    Ticket Costs: $15 per person; complimentary tickets for interfaith guests.

    Please RSVP by May 11, 2019.

    For more information or to RSVP, call 216.830.2247, visit caircleveland.com, or email events@cleveland.cair.com

    Note: Event sponsorships are available; please let us know if your family or business would like to help sponsor the program.




  • CAIR-Cleveland to Host Ramadan Interfaith Banquet

    CAIR-Cleveland to Host Ramadan Interfaith Banquet

    (CLEVELAND, OH, 9/4/07) – On Saturday, September 15, the Cleveland chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OHIO) will host its 4th Annual “Sharing Ramadan” Iftar Banquet with members of the interfaith community. (“Iftar” is the meal eaten after sunset each day during Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting.)

    WHEN: Saturday, September 15, 2007
    TIME: Registration – 6:30-7:30 p.m., Program begins at 7:30 p.m.
    WHERE: Joseph Cole Center, Cleveland State University, 3100 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
    CONTACT: CAIR-Cleveland Executive Director Julia A. Shearson, 216.830.2247 or 216.440.2247; E-Mail: jshearson@cair.com

    Award-winning author and former diplomat Michael Hamilton Morgan will speak about his new book, “Lost History: the Enduring Legacy of Muslim Scientists, Thinkers, and Artists,” published by National Geographic.

    The evening will include a Middle Eastern dinner and entertainment and crafts for children. The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 216-830-2247.

    “The month of Ramadan is a time of spiritual renewal and charitable giving,” said Isam Zaiem, president of the Cleveland Chapter of CAIR-OHIO. “This event is a wonderful chance for Americans of all faiths to build interfaith harmony and mutual understanding.

    CAIR, America’s largest Muslim civil liberties group, is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and has 33 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. CAIR’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.