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As thousands of American Muslims prepare to make their once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to Mecca later this month, Islamic leaders have put out a guide for "flying while Muslim."
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) wants pilgrims from this country "to be aware of their legal rights and responsibilities as citizens and travelers when leaving from or returning to the United States."
"As an airline passenger, you are entitled to courteous, respectful and non-stigmatizing treatment by airline and security personnel," the guide says. "It is illegal for law enforcement officials to perform any stops, searches, detentions or removals based solely on your race, religion, national origin, sex or ethnicity."