CAIR: Memorial Service Scheduled for Calif. Muslim Murder Victim

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Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)

Mar 27, 2012, 08:43 ET

Representative of the government of Iraq will take part in service

SAN DIEGO, March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, March 27, the San Diego Muslim community will hold a memorial service for Shaima Alawadi, the 32-year-old Muslim woman who was beaten to death last week in her El Cajon home.

A representative of the government of Iraq will take part in today's service.

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WHAT: Memorial Service for Shaima Alawadi

WHEN: Tuesday, March 27, 4 p.m.

WHERE: Islamic Center of Lakeside, 10390 Mountain View Lane, Lakeside, CA 92040

CONTACT: CAIR-San Diego Executive Director Hanif Mohebi, 858-774-9991, E-mail: [email protected]; Director of Public Relations Edgar Hopida, 619-913-0719, E-mail: [email protected]

WHO:

A member of the Alawadi family
Members of the Islamic Center
Hanif Mohebi, executive director of the Council on America-Islamic Relations, San Diego (CAIR-San Diego)
A representative of the government of Iraq

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.

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SOURCE Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)