CAIR: Calif. Muslims Condemn Neo-Nazi Harassment of Jewish Worshipers

ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Greater Los Angeles
Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA), along with
the Islamic Center of Riverside and the Islamic Society of Corona/Norco, today
condemned the racist harassment of Jewish worshipers at Temple Beth El in
Riverside.

According to media reports, neo-Nazis recently displayed flags with Nazi
swastikas to harass and intimidate worshippers attending services at Temple
Beth El. CAIR-LA says it will join more than 20 other organizations that plan
a counter-protest to a neo-Nazi rally on October 24.

SEE: Groups Plan Rally Against Neo-Nazis (Press-Enterprise)
http://tinyurl.com/ycghd8d

"We condemn any attempts to intimidate or harass peaceful worshipers who were
practicing their right to freely worship at Temple Beth El," said Hussam
Ayloush, CAIR-LA executive director. "We stand by our Jewish neighbors and
reiterate our offer of sympathy, support and friendship."

Ayloush said Muslim community leaders and representatives also plan to visit
Temple Beth El to show their support for the congregants.

"The City of Riverside and its residents remain united in the face of such
bigotry," said Dr. Mustafa Kuko, religious director of the Islamic Center of
Riverside.

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.

CONTACT: CAIR-LA Communications Manager Munira Syeda, 714-776-1847,
714-851-4851, E-Mail: info@losangeles.cair.com; CAIR National Communications
Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-488-8787 or 202-744-7726, E-Mail:
ihooper@cair.com; CAIR Communications Coordinator Amina Rubin, 202-488-8787,
E-Mail: arubin@cair.com

SOURCE Council on American-Islamic Relations

CAIR-LA Communications Manager Munira Syeda, +1-714-776-1847, +1-714-851-4851,
info@losangeles.cair.com, CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim
Hooper, +1-202-488-8787, +1-202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com, or CAIR
Communications Coordinator Amina Rubin, +1-202-488-8787, arubin@cair.com