Thursday 07 January 1431 H - December 24, 2009
To show the affiliation of the American Muslim community
U.S. group used Square "Times Square" for the promotion of Islam
Campaign slogan "I am a Muslim .. I'm an American"
Dubai - Mona Mosely and Sakhr Idris
Islamic group launched a strong publicity campaign in the yard "Times Square" in the city of New York In an attempt to provide a fair and accurate information about Islam, according to a report Wednesday 24-12 -2009
And took the campaign slogan "I am a Muslim, I'm an American," launched by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), New York, and aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Muslims and they are very important part of the American society.
The campaign was launched to provide American Muslims who have contributed and are contributing in all aspects of American life, Police officers to the Stars of American society, as well as human rights activists and university degrees and lawyers.
Faiza said the director of community affairs at (CAIR), New York: "This will display the Declaration lives of Muslim Americans who have dedicated their lives to building the society and the State Service”.
She adds: "This initiative will be a part of an ongoing effort to present an accurate picture and just, about the Islamic religion and Muslims to American society”.
And continue the campaign that was launched two days ago until January 16, 2010, will also be focused on during a New Year, it is expected that there are about a million people at least to celebrate, at &nb">For his part, says Ibrahim Cooper, President of the Council on American-Islamic Relations to the "Arabic. Net": "There are more than 400 million people passing through "Times Square" and we believe it will be a good opportunity to deliver a positive message about Islam and Muslims. We offer a simple message stating that Muslim Americans are a vital part of our society, and there is a chance to learn a lot about them. "
He pointed out that the campaign ads will be displayed on the CBS giant screens with an area of 20 per 26 square feet, at a rate of 18 times a day to show the people who were unable to come to the ground.
He adds: "It was the acceptance of the Declaration, very good on the first day, showed responses very positive results, There are lot of people who have shown interest as they donate through the electronic website of the campaign.
He says, Nihad Awad, executive director of the Council of American-Islamic Relations CAIR: "We hope that the millions of people return to their homes after watching this ad has been enhanced their understanding of Islam and the Muslim American Society”.