(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 02/06/19) — On Saturday, February 2, 2019, more than 400 people turned out for CAIR-Columbus’ 22nd Annual Fundraising Banquet to support the advocacy organization’s work.
Guest speakers included Ilhan Dahir, a Rhodes Scholar and civil liberties advocate, Nihad Awad, the National Executive Director of CAIR, Imam Johari Abdul Malik, the Director of Outreach at the Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center, and various CAIR-Columbus staff members.
CAIR-Columbus also received documents of recognition from Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, Columbus City Council, Columbus City Mayor Andrew Ginther, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, State Senate Minority Leader Kenny Yuko, State Senator Stephanie Kunze, and Dublin City Mayor Greg Peterson.
The program included a recorded video message from U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown and CAIR-Columbus’ 2018 annual video.
Photos from the event can be viewed here.
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.