The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, condemned President Trump’s promotion of a notorious anti-Muslim bigot’s tweet questioning whether U.S. mosques will be treated differently during the upcoming month of Ramadan than churches were treated during Easter amid the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

At the White House coronavirus briefing Saturday, Trump claimed without evidence that there “could be a difference” in how authorities enforce lockdown measures during Ramadan compared to how Christians were treated on Easter. He added: “And we’ll have to see what will happen. Because I’ve seen a great disparity in this country.”

In a statement, CAIR-Houston National Executive Director Lubabah Abdullah said:

“President Trump’s latest attempt to target American Muslims just before the holy month of Ramadan was insulting.

“Mosques and all other Islamic institutions across our nation and in Houston,Texas have already shared plans to remain closed indefinitely due to COVID-19 and have begun to schedule online sessions during Ramadan.

“To claim that American mosques receive preferential treatment compared to other faiths is a farce considering the rise in Islamophophic attacks towards Muslims since his election. Such as we have seen in 2017's Victoria Mosque burning which occurred just hours after President Trump signed the Muslim Ban"

CAIR has reported an unprecedented spike in bigotry targeting American Muslims, immigrants and members of other minority groups since the election of Donald Trump as president.

The Washington-based civil rights organization has also repeatedly expressed concern about his anti-Muslim rhetoric and the Trump administration’s Islamophobic, white supremacist and racist policies and appointments.

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In response to COVID-19, CAIR-Houston has launched a COVID-19 Community Resource page outlining various local and national organizations that are available to provide support.

https://cairhouston.com/resources/

CAIR also recently launched an online information portal offering vital information on the growing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on American Muslims and the entire society.

GO TO: https://cairnewsroom.com/

Every evening (M-F), CAIR hosts a live 30-minute “Daily Dose: COVID Conversations with CAIR” at 8 p.m. (ET) on Facebook featuring spiritual leaders, health care professionals, counselors, experts, community advocates, and CAIR leaders from around the country.

GO TO: https://www.facebook.com/CAIRNational

CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.

La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.