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CAIR New Jersey The NJ chapter of America's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization.

About CAIR New Jersey
Our Vision
CAIR's vision is to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding. Our Mission
CAIR's mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding. Our Core Principles

CAIR supports free enterprise, freedom of religion and freedom of expression. CAIR is committed to protecting the civil rights of all Americans, regardless of faith. CAIR supports domestic policies that promote civil rights, diversity and freedom of religion. CAIR opposes domestic policies that limit civil rights, permit racial, ethnic or religious profiling, infringe on due process, or that prevent Muslims and others from participating fully in American civic life. CAIR is a natural ally of groups, religious or secular, that advocate justice and human rights in America and around the world. CAIR supports foreign policies that help create free and equitable trade, encourage human rights and promote representative government based on socio-economic justice. CAIR believes the active practice of Islam strengthens the social and religious fabric of our nation. CAIR condemns all acts of violence against civilians by any individual, group or state. CAIR advocates dialogue between faith communities both in America and worldwide. CAIR supports equal and complementary rights and responsibilities for men and women.

Harassment, intimidation, and bullying can happen to anyone, anywhere. CAIR-NJ developed a resource for families who exp...
10/20/2026

Harassment, intimidation, and bullying can happen to anyone, anywhere. CAIR-NJ developed a resource for families who experience school bullying and want to file a HIB complaint.
Know your rights and understand the system. Visit cair-nj.org/resources to view our H.I.B. Resource Guide.

Last weekend, CAIR-NJ hosted our 20th annual banquet at Islamic Center Passaic County. We were honored to receive a Cong...
10/16/2026

Last weekend, CAIR-NJ hosted our 20th annual banquet at Islamic Center Passaic County. We were honored to receive a Congressional proclamation from Representative Analilia Mejia (Congresswoman Analilia Mejia) for our 20+ years of service to New Jersey’s Muslim community. We also held a moving conversation with the Congresswoman and local hero, Leqaa Kordia (Leqaa Kordia). We touched on our interconnected struggles: immigration enforcement, political repression, and advocacy for justice and the human rights of Palestinians.

We were joined by Mayor Andre Sayegh (Andre Sayegh) Assemblymember Al Abdelaziz (asmalabdelaziz), Councilmembers Paula Alford (Councilwoman Paula Alford) and Ibrahim Omar.

CAIR (CAIR) founder and Executive Director, Nihad Awad (Nihad Awad) joined us to share his wisdom from decades of leading civil rights work on behalf of American Muslims.

We also recognized many leaders from the community including Sister Reshma Khan, Brother Raed Odeh, and MUNA Youth. Our MC and newest board member, Younes Hadouche, led us with humor and grace.

Couldn’t make it? Save the date for our Central Jersey banquet: November 14th at MCMC in Piscataway. We thank everyone for their generosity in funding our critical work. Please continue to support our work at CAIR-nj.org/northbanquet

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20 years of advocacy. 20 years of building power. 20 years of standing with New Jersey’s Muslim community. Join us on Sa...
10/15/2026

20 years of advocacy. 20 years of building power. 20 years of standing with New Jersey’s Muslim community.
 
Join us on Saturday, November 14, as we bring our Central Jersey community together for an evening dedicated to the work ahead. We are honored to welcome Aber Kawas as our keynote speaker for this year’s banquet at the Muslim Center of Middlesex County (MCMC) in Piscataway, NJ.
 
Aber Kawas is Brooklyn, New York, and is of Palestinian descent. She graduated in 2014 from the City College of New York’s International Studies Program with a concentration in Latin American Studies. Aber has been organizing with the Arab and Muslim community since 2010 with organizations like CAIR NY and the Urban Justice Center. Her work focuses on issues including immigration, surveillance, racial profiling, and more. Aber serves as the Advocacy Specialist for Take on Hate NY.
 
This is more than a gathering. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with our community, reflect on how far we’ve come, and invest in the fight for a more just future.
 
Early bird tickets are available NOW through October 31!
 
Be part of the evening. Reserve your seat at cair-nj.org/centralbanquet

10/14/2026

What is so offensive about affirming Palestinians’ right to live? Why is a congressman censoring public school teachers when they should be protecting our constitutional rights? Email Rep Gottheimer and Superintendent Lerner’s offices demanding the poster be put back up and the teachers rights be protected: cair-nj.org/gazamustlive

10/12/2026
Tomorrow, Tue, Oct. 13th, is the LAST DAY to register to vote in New Jersey. Don’t leave justice up to chance!Your vote ...
10/12/2026

Tomorrow, Tue, Oct. 13th, is the LAST DAY to register to vote in New Jersey. Don’t leave justice up to chance!
Your vote promises that we are not sitting on the sidelines while others decide for us. 
Take five minutes to:
Go to cair-nj.org/vote to check your registration, register by tomorrow’s deadline, and send this to someone who needs the reminder.

10/12/2026

A 'Gaza Must Live' sign was removed from a Bergen County Technical Schools classroom after a call from Rep. Josh Gottheimer's office, CAIR-NJ said. See link below ⬇️

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Address

570 Broad Street Suite 703
Newark, NJ
07102

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(908) 668-5900

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