CAIR - San Francisco Bay Area

06/17/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Mena Arsalai to the CAIR-SFBA Governance Board.

Mena is an attorney dedicated to advocating for her clients and advancing justice. Her commitment to integrity, service, and community make her a natural fit for CAIR-SFBA's work—and we are grateful to have her perspective and experience on our board.

Outside the courtroom, Mena is a basketball enthusiast who enjoys spending time outdoors.

Please join us in welcoming Mena to the team.

06/17/2026

Thinking about applying for U.S. citizenship? Join us at Red Rock Coffee on June 23, for a free citizenship clinic.

Our trusted legal team will be there to guide you through every step—from checking your eligibility to preparing you for your interview.

Citizenship opens the door to travel on a U.S. passport, voting, family reunification, and more. Let us help you get there.

WHERE: Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St., Mountain View
WHEN: Tuesday, June 23, 11:00am-3:00pm

Register now! Link in bio or visit bit.ly/cairclinic.

06/13/2026

Early-bird tickets are now available for CAIR-SFBA’s 32nd Anniversary Gala.

For 32 years, CAIR-SFBA has defended the marginalized, challenged the powerful, and worked toward a future where justice is non-negotiable.

Join us on Saturday, October 17, in Santa Clara for an evening to honor our struggles, uplift community voices, and celebrate the people who make this work possible: you.

Early-bird tickets: $80 per person | $750 per table of 10

Reserve your seats today: bit.ly/cairsfbagala32

06/13/2026

California lawmakers are considering AB 2664, a bill that could restrict peaceful protest near houses of worship.

The bill would create a 100-foot zone around entrances and exits, limiting when people can approach others to protest, educate, leaflet, or display signs.

Everyone deserves to worship safely, and California already has laws prohibiting threats, harassment, violence, and obstruction.

AB 2664, however, creates new criminal penalties that could put peaceful protesters and community advocates at risk for engaging in lawful First Amendment activity in public spaces.

Houses of worship do not only host religious services. They may also host political speakers, advocacy events, community forums, rallies, and commercial events—including real estate events tied to settlement activity in the occupied West Bank. Community members must retain the right to peacefully protest and express disagreement.

Tell your legislators: Vote NO on AB 2664.

Take action: bit.ly/oppose-ab-2664

06/12/2026

The Bay Area is home to so many incredible Iranian and Lebanese restaurants, many of them small businesses run by families and community members with deep ties to homelands facing war.

As Iran and Lebanon come under attack, our Iranian and Lebanese neighbors are carrying grief, fear, and concern for loved ones abroad.

Supporting local restaurants is one small but meaningful way to show care here at home.
We asked CAIR-SFBA staff to share some of their favorite Iranian and Lebanese restaurants across the Bay Area.

Save this list, order a plate, share with a friend, and drop your favorite spot in the comments.

06/12/2026

Tomorrow! Visit us at Jummah across the Bay Area. Meet the team, say “salam,” and learn what we're up to in our recent advocacy and resources.

We look forward to connecting, Insha’Allah.

We'll be at the following masajid:
🌱 Islamic Center of Napa
🌱 Noor Islamic Community Center of Concord CA
🌱 Unity Palo Alto

06/11/2026

Interested in becoming a U.S. citizen? CAIR-SFBA is here to help!

Our legal team is ready to assist you with every step, from eligibility assessment to preparing you for your interview.

Register at bit.ly/cairclinic 🤗

06/10/2026

CAIR-SFBA’s Gala sponsorships connect your organization or business with one of the largest Muslim communities in the Bay Area.

Sponsors reach 1,300 gala attendees, 80 Bay Area mosques and centers, and 250,000 Muslims across the region—while supporting CAIR-SFBA’s year-round civil rights work.

Sponsor the 32nd Anniversary Gala on October 17.

View sponsorship packages: bit.ly/cairgalasponsor32

06/09/2026

Next 250 with Get Free, 50501, and All of US are inviting communities from across the country to gather with us in Washington, D.C., on June 27 as we continue building toward our collective vision for the next chapter of this country and a shared commitment to a Declaration of Interdependence.

RSVP today: www.next250.us/rsvp

06/05/2026

Today is the LAST day to register for Muslim Gamechangers Network (MGN)! 💥

High school students: don’t miss your chance to join the MGN summer cohort.

At MGN, you'll build social justice skills, strengthen your confidence, and learn how to make a positive change in your community.

📍 Islamic Society of East Bay (Sundays, June 7 to 28, 11:00am to 1:30pm)
🔗 Register now: visit

Muslim Gamechangers Network Register Now Registration Is Open. Join the Muslim Gamechangers Network The Muslim Gamechangers Network (MGN) is a social-justice training program for Muslim high school students that equips participants with the tools to: Critically understand their world. Effectively ch...