BOSTON, Sept.14, 2011 – The American Islamic Congress (AIC) and Project Nur, in partnership with the Organization of Pakistani Students and the Bangladeshi Student Association will hold an International Mushaira — an evening of Urdu, Hindu, and Bengali poetry – on September 15, 2011, at the Conference Auditorium in the Boston University Student Union, beginning at…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2011 – The American Islamic Congress (AIC), in conjunction with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, announced today the launch of a nationwide “Muslims for Life” campaign, which aims to honor the 10th anniversary of 9/11 and underscore the message that Islam emphasizes the sanctity of all life. Muslims for Life will host blood…
Read More9/11 Anniversary: Civil and human rights groups commit to respect for diversity, safety and security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2011 – On a press conference call today, national civil rights, human rights, civil liberties, Muslim, Jewish, and South Asian groups, including the American Islamic Congress (AIC), introduced a statement of shared principles and previewed activities related to the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks.. More than 70 diverse organizations have signed on to the statement…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The American Islamic Congress (AIC) extends its heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the people of Norway as they grapple with Friday’s deadly terror attacks. “We condemn the deplorable act of terror that took many innocent lives in Norway on Friday,” said AIC Executive DirectorZainab Al-Suwaij. “This cowardly act of extreme violence reminds us that terrorism…
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