CAIR-Houston's 6th Annual Banquet A Success

On September 8th, the Houston office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Florida chapter (CAIR-FL) held its sixth annual banquet with the theme "Let the Conversation Begin."

Some 400 people attended the event, including public officials, law enforcement personnel, members of the media, friends from other faith communities, and representatives from several Islamic centers.

The keynote address was given by CAIR-Southern California Executive Director Hussam Ayloush. Other speakers included CAIR-Houston's President Dr. Tarek Hussein, Director Shariq Abdul Ghani, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Congressman Al Green, Adeel Zeb from Congressman Nick Lampson's office, Sugarland's Mayor David Wallace, and Councilman M.J. Khan.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Congressman Nick Lampson's office both awarded CAIR-Houston proclamations in honor of CAIR's civil rights and community relations work.

"This annual CAIR event is a chance for the Houstoncommunity to celebrate its accomplishments in civil rights, interfaith relations and civic empowerment," said CAIR-Houston's President Dr. Tarek Hussein. "CAIR's successes are a direct result of the support and participation of the Muslim community."

CONTACT: CAIR-Houston Director Shariq Abdul Ghani, Tel: 713-838-CAIR, Email: sghani@cairhouston.org