CAIR-NJ, Partners to Host 7th Annual Muslim Day of Advocacy at Trenton State House
(NEWARK, NJ, 09/22/26) – On Thursday, September 24, the New Jersey chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), along with a number of community partner organizations, will co-host the 7th Annual Muslim Day of Advocacy (MDA) at the New Jersey State House in Trenton.
This event brings together Muslim leaders, advocates, students and community members from across the New Jersey to engage directly with their state legislators.
WHAT: 7th Annual Muslim Day of Advocacy.
WHEN: Thursday, September 24, at 10 a.m. ET
WHERE: 145 W. State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 (State House Annex)
WHO: Council on American Islamic Relations NJ (CAIR-NJ); CAIR Action NJ; ICNA Council for Social Justice; Emgage Action NJ; Muslim Civic Coalition NJ; Palestinian American Community Center; American Muslims for Palestine NJ; Indian American Muslim Council; New Jersey Muslim Voters League; Muslim Ummah of North America
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA:
- Divesting New Jersey pension funds from Israeli bonds
- Updating New Jersey Learning Standards to require a Muslim Studies Curriculum to counter Islamophobia in schools
- Ranked Choice Voting in Municipal and School Board Elections
- New Jersey Reparations
- Accommodations for Fasting Students
- Yes In God’s Backyard
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
CONTACT: CAIR-NJ Public Affairs Director Naureen Akhter, nakhter@cair.com, 908-921-1238
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