CAIR
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Nonprofit
| Stands for | Council on American-Islamic Relations |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
CAIR stands for Council on American-Islamic Relations, a nonprofit abbreviation.
Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization that challenges discrimination against Muslims, provides legal assistance and publishes reports on anti-Muslim bias. It has chapters across the country.
Example: CAIR filed a complaint on behalf of the employee who was denied time to pray.
Usage notes
Founded in 1994, it has grown into the largest Muslim civil rights group in the United States. Critics, including some US officials, have accused it of ties to Islamist groups, allegations CAIR rejects. Its annual civil rights reports track complaints of discrimination.
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