Amazon Removes Quranic Verse Bath Mats

CAIR-WA thanked Amazon's legal counsel and its PR team for being so responsive and further reported that they are working with the company to manually remove other offensive items from the website.

Our December Newsletter is Here!

Check out our December newsletter featuring: internship opportunities with our media, advocacy, and policy departments, and ways to give back and support the work that CAIR-WA does.

Tracking Anti-Muslim Bullying in Washington

A recent CAIR survey showed that 53% of Muslim students in California have experienced religious bullying and many fear that bullying is on the rise in an increasingly Islamophobic climate.

Harassed, attacked or threatened? Here are 3 simple steps to take

Click here to read the 3 simple steps to take if you or someone you know is physically or verbally attacked, harassed, or threatened.

Bullied at school? Here are 3 simple steps to take

Click here to read the 3 simple steps to take if you or someone you know is bullied in school.

Contacted by FBI? Here are 3 simple steps to take

Click here to read the 3 simple steps to take if you or someone you know is contacted by an FBI agent.

Bystander Intervention Training

Find out how CAIR-WA can help you host a Bystander Intervention Training at your company or organization by emailing us at info@cairwa.org! Check out The Seattle Times for more on our trainings!

Visit our ‘Allies’ page

Get facts and information as well as concrete ways in which you can be a public and vocal ally and promote understanding of American Muslims’ lives.

Visit a Mosque Near You

Find a mosque to visit at www.islamicfinder.org

Research: American Muslims are Model U.S. Citizens

A new survey by the ISPU found that American Muslims are among the most religious and patriotic citizens. 85% of American Muslims "have a strong American identity," just like 84% of Protestants. They are also just as likely as other Americans to identify strongly with their faith — 89% of Muslims, 84% of Jews, and 95% of Catholics and Protestants shared the sentiment. Read the full survey report at: www.ispu.org/poll

1 in 18 Medical Doctors in U.S. is American Muslim

A new report by ISPU estimated the number of American Muslim physicians in the U.S. to be about 50,000. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, the total number of active medical doctors across the U.S. is about 914,000. Click here to read the full ISPU report.

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Loaded News Coverage, Commentary Can Fuel Hate, Prejudice

Research by U. of Hawaii, U. of Exeter & National Hispanic Media Coalition indicates that media content can have a direct effect on hate and prejudice against minority groups. Accurate language can inform readers, while ethnically and religiously loaded language misleads readers and fuels hate and prejudice.

Presentation at Amazon

In May, CAIR-WA will be presenting to employees at Amazon to discuss Ramadan and religious accommodations in the workplace.

Seattle Public Schools

Throughout May 2018, CAIR-WA will present to educators in Seattle Public Schools on Ramadan, Eid, and how educators can support Muslim students in the classroom.

Click here for more information.

Bystander Intervention Training

I learned valuable information on de-escalating troublesome situations." - Bystander Intervention Training participant.

Want to learn what to do if you see someone being harassed? We have two more Bystander Intervention Trainings coming in June!

Click here for more information.

Request a Speaker


CAIR-WA has established a speaker request process in order to efficiently evaluate and accommodate speaking and presentation requests.

Speakers referred by CAIR-WA are local residents actively engaged in their communities and have some background that enables them to speak knowledgeably on a given topic. They are referred to the requesting party based on the specific topic, audience, location, and other event details as described by the requesting party in the Speaker Request Form.

If you are a member of the press, please visit our “Resources for Press” page at www.cairwa.org/press where you will find our media contacts and other resources.

Click here to download a Speaker Request Form

This form must be fully completed by the requesting party. Incomplete forms may not be processed. We generally recommend at minimum a three-week notice for a speaking engagement or presentation.

Please send a fully completed Speaker Request Form by e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and in the subject line, please clearly mention “Speaker Request.” Please allow 10 business days for us to respond to this request.

Speakers referred by CAIR-WA in response to speaker requests are typically not CAIR personnel and should not be advertised or described at events as associated with CAIR. Speakers referred by CAIR-WA are local residents actively engaged in their communities and have some background that enables them to speak knowledgeably on a given topic. They are referred to the requesting party based on the specific topic, audience demographics, and other event details as described by the requesting party.

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.

Click here to see our Facebook photo albums which include photos from past speaking events

Click here to see our Flickr albums for high-resolution print-quality photos, including photos from past speaking events