What We Do
Defend People
Our Civil Rights team and Immigrant Justice Project provide FREE legal counseling and referrals for Muslims in Washington state. Read More.
Empower Muslims
Our Policy and Advocacy team works to increase civic engagement and to ensure our laws and lawmakers reflect the diversity of our state. Read More.
Build Community
Our Outreach team works to connect the Muslim community in Washington state to one another and to resources and opportunities. Read More.
Amplify Muslim Voices
Our Media team works to elevate Muslim voices through authentic storytelling and real representation. Read More.
Latest News
CAIR-WA Issues Community Alert and Denounces Trump’s New Muslim Ban
(6/5/2025, Seattle, WA)— The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) today joined CAIR National in strongly condemning President Trump’s newly expanded travel...
Immigration Authorities Tried to Target Our Client
May 23, 2025—CAIR-WA staffers Faiza (Deputy Legal Director) and Sabrene (Community Legal Advocate) just got back from helping a CAIR Washington client who had immigration officers show up to his...
CAIR-WA Condemns Microsoft’s Censoring of the Word “Palestine”
CAIR-WA Condemns Microsoft’s Censoring of the Word “Palestine” (SEATTLE, WA, 5/22/2025) – The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA), a chapter of the...
Public Comment Opposing Collecting Social Media Handles in Immigration
On April 25, CAIR-WA sent in a public comment to USCIS regarding their proposed rule on the collection of social media handles on immigration forms. We are sharing the comment in its entirety below....
Help us end bullying in Washington
Announcing the Youth Washington Muslim Survey 2025! CAIR-WA has launched a survey focusing on school bullying for young Muslims in Washington. This survey is the first of its kind for Muslim youth...
Washington State House Recognizes Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, Senate Calls for Investigation into Her Killing
(OLYMPIA, WA – 4/23/2025) — Today, the Washington State House read a resolution recognizing Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi’s life and activism. Her family attended the reading of the resolution and spoke at a...
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Our mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower Muslims residing in Washington.
WE ARE ZAKAT ELIGIBLE
Zakat donations will be allocated to CAIR-WA's Legal, Programs, Government Affairs, and Advocacy work. Donations will not be used for banquets, speakers' fees, rent, and other office related expenses.
CAIR Washington is qualified to receive zakat.