(ST. LOUIS, MO, 8/23/2019) – On Sunday, Aug. 25, the Missouri chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MO) will hold a march in the Delmar Loop to oppose the Indian government's renewed oppression of Kashmir, a Muslim-majority region of India.

WHAT: St. Louis March for Kashmir

WHERE: 6655 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO 63130

WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 25, 5-7 p.m.

CONTACT: CAIR-Missouri Executive Director Faizan Syed, (314)330-2946, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/events/2101838733441860/

Earlier this month, India's far-right government cancelled Kashmir's semi-autonomous legal status and imposed martial law on millions of Kashmiris, cutting off the internet, banning reporters, setting a curfew, and opening fire on protesters. 

SEE: India-Administered Kashmir Cut Off From World

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/08/indian-administered-kashmir-cut-world-190808154823718.html

“India’s brutality in the region must end and the Kashmiri people must be given the opportunity to choose their future,” said Faizan Syed, executive director of CAIR-MO. “Thousands of St. Louisans are from South Asia and we are all concerned by these actions that are increasing tensions between two nuclear powers. Our nation must take action to help the people of Kashmir.”

Rally participants plan to call on the United States to stand against India's occupation of Kashmir and demand the immediate restoration of mobile and landlines in the region, an end to the curfew and the complete demilitarization of the region. Letters will be collected that will be sent to elected officials. The program will include a march down Delmar Loop as well as presentations by local community activists.

Earlier this week, CAIR’s New Jersey chapter issued a public letter to the Indian Consul General condemning that nation’s actions in Kashmir and its abuses of Indian Muslims and declined an invitation to meet with consulate officials.

SEE: CAIR-New Jersey Issues Letter Condemning Siege of Kashmir After Declining Invitation to Meet with Indian Consulate Officials

https://www.cair.com/cair_new_jersey_issues_letter_condemning_siege_of_kashmir_after_declining_invitation_to_meet_with_indian_consulate_officials

CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

La misión de CAIR es mejorar la comprensión del Islam, fomentar el diálogo, proteger las libertades civiles, capacitar a los musulmanes estadounidenses, y construir coaliciones que promuevan la justicia y la comprensión mutua.

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CONTACT: CAIR-MO Executive Director Faizan Syed, 314-403-3626, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Join the St. Louis rally to stand in solidarity with the millions of Uyghur Muslims living in East Turkestan (Xinjiang province of China).

Over a million Uyghurs are in China's concentration camps. They are forced to eat pork, drink alcohol, not allowed to fast in Ramadan, wear traditional clothing or speak their language. Many women are forced to marry Han Chinese men and children are forcefully taken from their parents into forced adoptions.

We are going to rally in front of the Arch along with over three dozen other cities who are going to be protesting on the same day in a global protest against the persecution of the Uyghurs in China.

We will gather in front of the Old Court House facing the Arch. There we will hold signs, talk to people and listen to those impacted.

We are excited that several members of the local St. Louis Uyghur Muslim population will be in attendance and speak at the march.

Any questions please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Muslim ladies are invited for the 1st democratic primary debates of the 2020 election. Have deep discussions on the policy dictating this upcoming election session. All ages and political viewpoints welcome.

Join the Event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/371283333746523/

Light refreshments will be served along with fun henna art!
Guests should arrive at 7:30 P.M.

1st Debates begin @ 8PM
Candidates on stage night one:
Warren, O’Rourke, Booker, Klobuchar, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, former HUD Secretary Julián Castro, Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan and former Maryland Rep. John Delaney.

2nd Debate is on June 27th @ 8PM
Biden will take the stage alongside Sanders; California Sen. Kamala Harris; South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg; New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand; Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet; former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper; California Rep. Eric Swalwell; entrepreneur Andrew Yang and self-help author Marianne Williamson.

Read more about the debates:
https://time.com/5608626/first-2020-democratic-debate-latest-news/

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