WASHINGTON, September 11, 2012 – Today the American Islamic Congress (AIC) issued the following statement by its Co-Founder and Executive Director Zainab Al-Suwaij: “Today we remember the innocent lives lost eleven years ago in a senseless act of hate and violence. As we mourn with the families of those who perished, we are each transported…
Read MoreAn article called “The Civil Rights Model: Applying the Montgomery Method to the Middle East”, written by American Islamic Congress Executive Director Zainab al-Suwaij, was published in the Fall edition of The Review of Faith and International Affairs. The piece focuses of the Montgomery method of non-violence made famous by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.…
Read MoreThe Times Literary Supplement recently reviewed “Arab Spring Dreams”, edited by AIC’s Nasser Weddady and activist Sohrab Ahmari, along with five other books analyzing the Arab Spring. From the review: ‘Arab Spring Dreams was written by those with the most at stake, people under the age of twenty-six living in places where conformism and obedience…
Read MoreGuests broke their fasts at the AIC Center this August at a series of iftars highlighting Boston’s diverse Muslim community. Check out pictures from the South Asian and Bosnian iftars below! [thethe-image-slider name=”AIC Center Iftars 2012″]
Read MoreOak Creek, Wisc. — August 8, 2012 — In the aftermath of Sunday’s killing spree, which may have been motivated by white supremacy beliefs, some residents of Oak Creek, Wis., feel compelled to draw nearer to their Sikh neighbors. The terrorist attacks of 9/11 forced religious intolerance on most people’s radar, which has led to…
Read MoreWASHINGTON — August 7, 2012 — The American Islamic Congress sends its condolences to the victims of two acts of domestic terrorism targeting American religious minorities that occurred earlier this week. On Sunday, August 6, a gunman opened fire at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin, killing six people and wounding three. Following this shooting, an…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, August 6, 2012 — The American Islamic Congress (AIC) expresses its deepest condolences and sympathies to the Sikh community and the town of Oak Creek, Wisc., after the tragic events yesterday, which claimed the lives of six innocent people at their place of worship. Today, AIC’s Co-Founder and Executive Director Zainab Al-Suwaij released the following…
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Read MoreAIC Boston is celebrating Ramadan with a packed calendar of iftars. All are welcome, and in the Ramadan spirit of charity, proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Boston’s Pine Street Inn homeless shelter. Read more and buy tickets here.
Read MoreIN THIS ISSUE: Ramadan Kareem, Attend an Iftar in Boston, Zainab in action, Dean Obeidallah brings laughs and wisdom. Click here to read the newsletter.
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