Council on American–Islamic Relations

Council on American–Islamic Relations
FormationJune 1994 (1994-06)
FounderOmar Ahmad
Type501(c)3 organization
77-0646756
PurposeMuslim activism
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
Location
  • 453 New Jersey Ave., S.E.
Region served
United States
Executive Director
Nihad Awad
Key people
Roula Allouch
(Chairperson)
Ibrahim Mossallam
(Board VP)
Ibrahim Hooper
(National Communications Director)
Staff70+
Volunteers300+
Websitewww.cair.com

The Council on American–Islamic Relations (CAIR) is a Muslim civil rights and advocacy group. It is headquartered on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., with regional offices nationwide. Through civil rights actions, media relations, civic engagement, and education, CAIR works to promote social, legal and political activism among Muslims in America.