AIC Extends Sympathy to the Victims’ Families and the Jewish Community Following the Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting

(Washington, D.C., 10/28/18) – The American Islamic Congress (AIC), first and foremost, extends the deepest sympathy to the Jewish community following the shooting that took place on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  AIC expresses solidarity with the 11 killed, and the victims’ families. AIC vehemently condemns the…

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WASHINGTON POST: AIC Executive Director Zainab Al-Suwaij profiled

WASHINGTON — July 11, 2012 — The Washington Post’s Emily Wax profiled AIC Executive Director Zainab Al-Suwaij in the paper’s Style section today. This piece details Zainab’s long and intriguing journey from growing up in southern Iraq to leading AIC’s international operation today. Read the whole story here. Photo: Sarah L. Voisin/WASHINGTON POST

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VOICE OF AMERICA: AIC COO Abdel Maliky speaks at Washington Rally for Peace in Sudan

WASHINGTON, May 01, 2012 – American Islamic Congress COO Abdel Maliky spoke today at a rally calling for peace in Sudan and South Sudan. Speaking from the stage in Lafayette park beside the White House, Maliky stated that the resolution of the conflict required interfaith dialog, and argued that the roots of the fighting were not…

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‘The Revolution will be Tweeted’ – Panel discussion features AIC Civil Rights Outreach Director

MORGANTOWN, W. VA., April 3, 2012 – AIC’s Nasser Weddady participated today in a lively panel discussion on Social Media and Free Speech in the Middle East. The event took place at West Virginia University’s Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism. Said Nasser, “West Virginians have [poor internet connection] in common with most Arab states and villages and towns.…

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Project Nur’s UCSB chapter selected to attend the Clinton Global Initiative

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2012 – In a highly selective decision process, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) chose UCSB’s chapter of Project Nur for their community service project for this year’s “goal to take action and make a difference in the world.” The chapter’s project locally addresses humanitarian needs by providing canned food and socks for underserved families in the…

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‘Faith, Money, Power’ brings together experts in civic engagement, public affairs, branding and emerging markets

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2012 – The American Islamic Congress (AIC) will present “Faith, Money, Power: Leveraging the Buying Power and Influence of American Muslims” on April 3 in Washington, D.C. This pioneering forum will present information and insights on the buying power, demographics, and civic engagement of American Muslims. The discussion will focus on the trends shaping the American…

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