CAIR TEXAS-Houston

CAIR TEXAS-Houston CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims. The national headquarters for CAIR is in Washington, D.C.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit grassroots advocacy and civil rights organization. and there are over 20 affiliated CAIR chapters across America. The Houston chapter was formed in December 2002 and we opened the doors to our office in February 2003. CAIR-Houston works with corporations, schools, universities and government agencies, providing them with tr

aining materials about Muslim religious practices, conducting workshops and seminars. CAIR-Houston representatives regularly appear on KPRC-TV (NBC 2), HTRK-TV (ABC 13), KHOU (CBS-11), KRIV (FOX-26), News 24 Houston, The Houston Chronicle, The Houston Press and other local, state and national media outlets. We regularly participate in interfaith and civic dialogues with organizations dedicated to preserving America’s legacy of social justice. CAIR-Houston's dedicated staff, board members and volunteers work to defend the community's legal and constitutional rights in the workplace, schools, federal agencies and local government. CAIR will continue to serve as a leader in the Houston Muslim community by striving to improve relations between Houstonians of all races, religions and cultures.

Backpacks? Packed. Rights? Not so much — let’s fix that. 🎒✊🏽Join us Friday, September 28th at 7:45 PM at Masjid Bilal fo...
08/27/2026

Backpacks? Packed. Rights? Not so much — let’s fix that. 🎒✊🏽

Join us Friday, September 28th at 7:45 PM at Masjid Bilal for our Back to School Know Your Rights!

Learn about your rights as a student, and what it really means to stay protected — from doxxing, harassment, and everything in between. As we push youth to step into advocacy, we also want them equipped to protect themselves, both in person and online.

We may be seeing a rise in Islamophobia... but we’re also seeing a rise in youth who refuse to bow down or succumb to bigotry. We’ll teach you how to stand firm, stay safe, and remain unapologetically Muslim.

📌 Not a student yourself? Invite one. Bring your kids, invite your neighbors — this is back-to-school prep you cannot afford to skip.

Come ready. Come prepared. See you there. 🤍

🚨 MYLS 2026 IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER 🚨Mark your calendars: Saturday, September 19, 2026 ✍️ — happening IN PERSON 🔥⏰ ...
08/27/2026

🚨 MYLS 2026 IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER 🚨
Mark your calendars: Saturday, September 19, 2026 ✍️ — happening IN PERSON 🔥

⏰ This is a full day event, from 9AM to 8PM. exact times + full itinerary dropping soon 👀
MYLS is where young Muslims across Texas link up, talk real leadership, and get into civic engagement 🏛️

Talking about advocacy is the first step, becoming an advocate is the next 🤝

🔒 Lock in and reserve your seat now — SPOTS ARE LIMITED!

🔗 RSVP: cairtx.org/muslim-youth-leadership-symposium

Last month, we had the honor of hosting “Matcha, Macchiato, and Mindfulness” at WAH Coffee ☕ — an afternoon of community...
08/02/2026

Last month, we had the honor of hosting “Matcha, Macchiato, and Mindfulness” at WAH Coffee ☕ — an afternoon of community, connection, and collective healing for young Muslims navigating grief and staying present in the wake of recent traumatic events.

Huge shoutout to our incredible speakers:
🎙️ Dr. Mejabeen Parkar — moderator
🕌 Imam Ali
🌱 Ahmad Kharfan (Young Muslims)
💬 Selina Ali — therapist

Drinks, good vibes, and an action-driven discussion on faith, mental health, and using our voice as youth in this moment. Grateful for everyone who showed up to vent, reflect, and leave with something tangible to carry forward. 🤍

Anti-Muslim hate is rising. Know how to respond before it reaches you. 🛡️CAIR Houston is coming to La Porte Islamic Cent...
07/30/2026

Anti-Muslim hate is rising. Know how to respond before it reaches you. 🛡️

CAIR Houston is coming to La Porte Islamic Center for a free Know Your Rights workshop focused on anti-Muslim hate — practical, plain-language guidance on recognizing, documenting, and responding to discrimination, harassment, and hate incidents.

You'll learn:
✅ First Amendment: Texas Religious Freedom protections against government discrimination
✅ Civic Engagement: How to attend and participate in city council meetings
✅ Mosque Security: Keeping our community safe
✅ KYR: Recognize, document, and report — plus how CAIR can help

📍 La Porte Islamic Center (Mariam Center Mosque)
🗓️ SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ST | ⏰ 8 P.M.
🎤 Presented by CAIR Texas Houston Director Imran Ghani & Criminal Defense Attorney John Floyd
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/cairtx-kyr

Silence isn't safety. Knowledge is. Bring your family, bring a neighbor.

07/24/2026

🔥 IN THIS HOUSTON HEAT… Keep ICE in our drinks and out of our streets. 🧊

🗣️Join us TODAY,
📍 Hidalgo Park, 7000 Avenue Q
🕕 Friday, July 24th at 6PM

Our Civic Engagement Organizer Sameeha Rizvi joined fellow organizers and allies at a press conference this week to sound the alarm: ICE is killing our community members in broad daylight, from Houston to across the country. And this violence doesn’t happen in a vacuum. The same system pouring our tax dollars into surveillance, detention, and deportation is fueling genocide overseas.

JUSTICE FOR LORENZO, JOAN, JUAN, COREY and every victim of ICE. Show up. Show out.

🚨THIS FRIDAY: WE SHOW UP FOR LORENZO. NO BUSINESS AS USUAL. 🚨 We demand justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and our commu...
07/23/2026

🚨THIS FRIDAY: WE SHOW UP FOR LORENZO. NO BUSINESS AS USUAL. 🚨

We demand justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and our community isn’t backing down.

📢 JOIN US FRIDAY, 7/24
🕠6PM — Hidalgo Park, East End

We are calling for the following:
1️⃣ RELEASE THE NAMES. PROSECUTE THE AGENTS INVOLVED.

2️⃣ RELEASE LORENZO’S PASSENGERS.

3️⃣ END ALL COLLABORATION BETWEEN HPD AND ICE.

4️⃣ AN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION.

ICE OUT OF HOUSTON. ICE OUT OF EVERYWHERE.

SAVE THE DATE — MYLS is back in Texas! 🤠🤘🏾Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium is returning to Texas and will be hosted sim...
07/21/2026

SAVE THE DATE — MYLS is back in Texas! 🤠🤘🏾

Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium is returning to Texas and will be hosted simultaneously in Houston and Dallas on September 19.

Get ready for a day built around the next generation of Muslim leaders: powerful workshops on advocacy and civic power, real talk on faith and identity in today’s climate, and space to connect with young people who are ready to lead with confidence.

Expect dynamic speakers, hands-on leadership training, and community building!

📍 Houston | Dallas — pick your city
🗓️ September 19, 2026

Follow us for more details — coming in the weeks ahead!

CAIR Texas is on the hunt for a Chief Executive Officer!Maybe you’ve been in the rooms where this work happens — organiz...
07/20/2026

CAIR Texas is on the hunt for a Chief Executive Officer!

Maybe you’ve been in the rooms where this work happens — organizing, advocating, showing up for Muslim communities across Texas — and you’re ready to take that experience and lead it full-time. The next CEO will set strategic direction for a statewide chapter and lead teams already active across every region.

📍 Austin · Dallas-Fort Worth · Houston
💼 Full-time, exempt
📅 Applications due Friday, August 14

Full job description + how to apply: https://cairtx.org/chief-executive-officer/

“I am Muslim, Alhamdulillah.” - Lamine Yamal Seeing Lamine Yamal pause for du’a on the world stage just before becoming ...
07/20/2026

“I am Muslim, Alhamdulillah.” - Lamine Yamal

Seeing Lamine Yamal pause for du’a on the world stage just before becoming a World Cup champion is the ultimate reminder for our community.

For every attempt to marginalize us, and for every wave of anti-Muslim hate pushed by bigots—especially right here in Texas—this is our reality. Hatred loses all its teeth when faced with the brilliant, global impact of proud Muslims who refuse to hide who they are.

Let this be a reminder to our youth, our organizers, and our neighbors: never dilute your identity to fit into spaces that weren’t built for you. Ground yourself in faith, strive for excellence, and let your impact speak for itself. 🌟⚽️

07/19/2026

⏰ Reminder: AMAL Book Club is this Thursday! 📖

We’re gathering to discuss Thomas Jefferson’s Quran: Islam and the Founders by Denise A. Spellberg — a book that traces how Islam shaped the founders’ debates over religious freedom in America. 🇺🇸

🗓️ Thursday, July 23
🕌 Maghrib
📍 ROIC
🎙️ Led by CAIR-TX Houston Director Imran Ghani

✨ Come ready for a rich discussion — we’d love to see you there!

📚 Note: We encourage you to read the book beforehand. The more prepared we are, the deeper the conversation.

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