This past February, Majlis Ash-Shura: Islamic Leadership Council of New York, hosted its 30th Anniversary Banquet at the Grand Prospect Hall in celebration of the legacy of Muslims in New York. An atmosphere of unity, empowerment, and resilience was present, as more than 450 guests attended our banquet; including diverse congregations from several mosques, community…

(NEW YORK, NY, 1/23/19) –The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (STOP), a leading police accountability organization, and the law firm of Emery Celli Brinckerhoff & Abady LLP (ECBA), a leading civil rights firm, today won their motion for discovery on the NYPD’s policy of forcing suspects to remove religious attire, including the hijab, when arrested. The ruling…

Since we launched our brand new website last month, we have been working on new features aiming to empower our community. Today, we are excited to announce the launch of the Community Calendar, a centralized platform where our mosques and grassroots organizations can share their activities and programs for easier access to everyone. We urge you…