MAS Convention 2024
Convention
Thursday 12/26 - Saturday 12/28
Knowledge Retreat
Tuesday 12/24 - Wednesday 12/25
Convention
Thursday 12/26 - Saturday 12/28
Knowledge Retreat
Tuesday 12/24 - Wednesday 12/25
The ramifications of the GAZA atrocities left Muslims all over the world, and American Muslims in specific, at stake. We can’t afford to live our normal life anymore or to pursue our normal activities after witnessing all the deep atrocities in GAZA. The GAZA incidents broke many of the chains that used to shackle Muslims everywhere and it brought forth lights for the possibility for driving change.
It is a compelling journey of dismantling societal constraints and constructing a transformative movement. It can sometimes be done as one step at a time and as a one jump at other times. This narrative intricately explores the process of breaking free from limitations, fostering unity, and methodically building a foundation for positive change. Collaborative efforts are essential in constructing a movement that challenges existing norms and fosters a more liberated and inclusive society.
The Annual MAS-ICNA Convention is the largest and most diverse Islamic convention in North America. The convention takes place in Chicago, Illinois every December during the winter holiday season. By the grace of Allah and the unique effort of over 300 volunteers, the number of attendees has successfully grown from 1,500 in 2001 to over 40,000 in 2023.
The Muslim American Society (MAS) and Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) are dynamic, religious, and educational organizations that offer unique programs and services.
We offer a variety of programs for every age group. Multiple sessions to choose from on a wide range of topics that correlate to the theme.
1Shop your way through the bazaar!! Over 600 Muslim owned businesses to shop at. See what charities are working on for their latest projects.
2Challenge yourself amongst Muslims from all over the US in our biggest Quran Competition of the year.
3Intensive two-day retreat for a spiritual & inspirational learning experience.
4An exclusive matchmaking service program by Pious Hearts for Muslims who are seeking marriage. Pre-registration is required.
5Are you or a loved one in need of disability services during your visit, Muhsen is here to help you, but you must pre-register.
4You won’t want to skip our indoor amusement park for some family packed fun.
6MLFA is sponsoring a Legal Clinic in conjunction with local Chicago attorneys who will be able to offer...
8MAS-ICNA not only places importance on our spiritual health, but on our physical health as well.
9Check out our variety of food options including a selection of Halal choices.
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The opinions expressed herein by the guest speakers at the MAS-ICNA Convention are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Muslim American Society (MAS) or the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA).
Nihad Awad is the Executive Director and co-founder of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the largest non-profit Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States.
He has been frequently interviewed on national and international media such as CNN, BBC World Service, PBS, C-SPAN, NPR, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Voice of America and Al-Jazeerah. CAIR news releases are disseminated to hundreds of thousands people worldwide on a daily basis.
After the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995, Mr. Awad flew to Oklahoma to aid in the relief effort. He personally met with Governor Frank Keating and gave the governor a sizable donation for the victims’ fund on behalf of the American Muslim community.
In 1997, Mr. Awad served on Vice President Al Gore’s Civil Rights Advisory Panel to the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security.
In his professional capacity, Mr. Awad has also personally met with former Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright andColin L. Powell to discuss the needs of the American Muslim community.
Numerous law enforcement agencies and Fortune 500 companies””including Nike and DKNY””have benefited from CAIR educational seminars on Islamic traditions and culture. In addition to resolving employment discrimination issues involving American Muslims, Mr. Awad has also conducted over 100 public relations and media training seminars nationwide.
For the 2000 presidential election, Mr. Awad was a key figure in the American Muslim Political Coordinating Committee (AMPCC), an umbrella organization of the largest American Muslim organizations, which helped to create the first Muslim voting bloc for a presidential election.
Mr. Awad is a regular participant in the U.S. Department of State’s “International Visitors Program”, which welcomes foreign dignitaries, journalists and academics who are currently visiting the President of the United States.
A few days after September 11, 2001, Mr. Awad was one of the few American Muslim leaders invited by the White House to join President Bush in a press conference at the Islamic Center of Washington, the oldest mosque in Washington DC.
Mr. Awad has testified before both houses of the U.S. Congress, most recently at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on matters involving Muslims in America.
He has also spoken at prestigious educational institutions, including Harvard, Stanford and Johns Hopkins Universities. He was also a featured speaker at the 2002 Reuters Forum on global cooperation at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. In addition, he actively works with local and national interfaith leaders and organizations in the interest of promoting positive relations among people of diverse faith communities.
Mr. Awad is also featured in Silent No More by former United States Representative Paul Findley (R-IL), a book chronicling the history of the American Muslim community.
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The Muslim American Society (MAS) and Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) are dynamic, religious, and educational organizations that offer unique programs and services that seek to better the individual and in turn, the greater society by imparting Islamic knowledge, promoting community service, and much more.