The American Mosque: A Thriving Institution
New study finds significant growth in number of mosques and mosque participants By Rida Fozi Washington D.C. (February 29, 2012) – The number of mosques continues to rise in the United States. A recent report conducted by a group of major American Muslim organizations and academic institutions reveals mosques counted across the […]
A Group to Counter Anti-Islam Sentiment
By DAVID LEPESKA (February 23, 2012) – As anti-Muslim rhetoric rises locally and nationally — some of it fueled by the presidential campaign — a group of Chicago-area Muslims is battling back, using tactics including a television ad campaign and public forums against bigotry.
ICNA Joins Coalition Demanding Investigation of the NYPD
—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— New York, NY – February 20, 2012: Islamic Circle of North America today joined a coalition Muslim Americans Civil Liberties Coalition (“MACLC”) along with several other civil rights and community groups to demand investigation of the New York police department. Read the full statement here.
ICNA Condemns Syrian Regime's Brutality
—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— JAMAICA, New York (February 20, 2012) – In a press release issued today, the Islamic Circle of North America condemned the Syrian government for its use of brutality against its own people.
Muslims Support Mississauga Hospital with Walkathon
(February 17, 2012) – Families in Mississauga will be celebrating this Monday’s Family Day in a big way with a walkathon that will raise funds for the city’s Credit Valley Hospital.
Imam says he's had warm reception at WFU
By Lisa O’donnell Wake Forest University hired Imam Khalid Griggs as an associate chaplain to serve the needs of Muslim students, staff and faculty and promote religious diversity on its campus.
First Helping Hand Appreciation Dinner in Southern California
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ICNA Relief Disaster Response Team in Alabama
—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (February 7, 2012) – ICNA Relief USA is making progress in Birmingham, AL after a series of tornadoes recently tore through the region, destroying homes, cutting power and leaving hundreds injured in its wake.
ICNA Joins Coalition to End Islamophobia & Bigotry
—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— JAMAICA, New York (January 7, 2012) – The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) issued a press release today welcoming the invitation to join the Coalition to End Islamophobia and Anti-Muslim Bigotry.