COUNCIL ON AMERICAN ISLAMIC RELATIONS (CAIR)

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA (NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON, DC)

The Greater Los Angeles Area chapter is one of the oldest and largest CAIR chapters across the country. Back in 1996, a group of dedicated volunteers in Southern California saw a need for a unique kind of Muslim organization – an organization that would work to uphold civil rights of American Muslims, foster a better understanding of the Islamic faith and its followers, and help find avenues for Muslims to integrate more fully into the broader society.

Mission

“To enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.” –CAIR website