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 Welcomes Conviction in Murder of Afghan-American Teen Shot in the Back
(SEATTLE, WA, 5/12/2026) - The Washington chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) today welcomed the conviction of an off-duty security guard for repeatedly shooting an...
CAIR-WA Welcomes Hate Crime Charges in Racist Attack
(SEATTLE, WA, 5/7/2026)— The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today...
CAIR-WA Supports Legal Action of Gov. Ferguson Against GEO Group After Private Prison Corporation Refuses State Health Inspection
(SEATTLE, WA, 4/30/2026)— The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is...
CAIR-WA Welcomes Court’s Decision to Move Afghan Asylum-Seeker Cases Forward Despite Trump Admin Pause
(SEATTLE, WA, 4/28/26) – The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today...
Proposed Settlement to End Secretive and Discriminatory Immigration Program
For decades, the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) has been using a secret vetting program that greatly affects Muslim immigrants, known as the Controlled Application Review and...
CAIR-WA Applauds Authorization of Health Dept. to Inspect Northwest ICE Facility
TACOMA, WA (4/7/2026)—The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization,...
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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.