The Council Condemns Israel's Massacre of Palestinians in Gaza
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (the Council) condemns Israel's military campaign in the blockaded Gaza Strip. The Council is appalled by this use of state terror, the most recent instance beginning on December 27, initiated just as Palestinian children were leaving their schools, and directly causing maximum casualties ...more
Illinois Muslims condemn today’s terror attacks in Mumbai
Chicago, IL – November 26, 2008 – The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (the Council) condemned the Mumbai terror attacks. ...more
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Chicago's Green Muslims
Green has long been consid-ered the color of Islam and Muslim identity. The Quran describes Paradise as a place of lush greenery and many Muslim countries use the hue on their flags.
But "being green" in today's lingo also means choosing to live a life that reflects care and concern for the environment. Green also means sustainable living. This is something a number of Chicago Muslims not only take to heart, but feel has always been part of their faith and identity.
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PepsiCo's Chief Speaks to Chicago Professionals
Mehmood Khan speaking to Chicago Professionals
What do you get when you put together a motivated organizing team, the most senior level Muslim executive of a Fortune 500 company and 75 of Chicago's seasoned professionals?
Another hugely successful networking event of the Network of Muslim Professionals (NoMP).
On July 29th, NoMP hosted its second event with PepsiCo's Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Mehmood Khan as the keynote speaker.
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Muslim Summer Camps Success
Chicago Muslijm Family Camp in Leaf River.
August was a month filled with adventure, outdoor excitement, bond building and spirituality for Muslim youth! MCC held its boys' youth camp from August 3rd to the 9th , and its girls' youth camp from the 9th to the 15th . CMECCA School held the Southside Chicago Muslim Family Camp on the following weekend. All three camps were held at Camp White Eagle in Leaf River, Illinois.
Amal Ali, the Council's Youth Coordinator, recently shared her own summer camp experience...
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Unite to Fight Hunger Campaign
Unite to fight campaign
"Unite to Fight Hunger" is a campaign spearheaded by The Council in collaboration with a broad-based coalition. The goal is to engage Muslims in a broad and sustained anti-hunger project that helps people of all faiths in our communities. The "Ramadan Food Drive '08" is the kick-off event for the campaign!
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago, through its Unite to Fight Hunger Campaign, announces the launch of its Ramadan Food Drive!...
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