The first Inaugural Maryland Summit on Muslim Mental Health took place on Saturday September 29, 2018 in the aftermath of at least four suicides in the DMV Muslim community which have occurred over the last two years.
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CAIR Releases Voter Guide, Pushes for Muslims to Vote in November
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) hosted its final voter registration drive in Silver Spring, Maryland on Fri, Oct. 12, as part of a massive statewide campaign called “Get Out The Vote” (GOTV).
Hundreds Move for Mental Health at Gaza5K in DC
Participants at the 7th Annual DC Gaza 5K this year sensed a stronger urgency to partake in the move for mental health, due to the decision from President Trump’s administration to cut all funding to UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency) on Aug. 31, 2018.
McLean Masjid Zoned Out of Most Daily Prayers
Earlier this year, an anonymous complaint made to the county resulted in MIC suspending Fajr prayer and appealing to the county to amend the conditions.
Rediscovering Emir Abd el-Kader: A Story of True Jihad
Emir Abd el-Kader, who Algerians sometimes call their George Washington, was a heroic leader and inspiration for Muslims and non-Muslims around the world.
The ADAMS Family Retreat: Stronger Families, Stronger Communities
The day-long seminar was organized by the ADAMS center and designed to highlight the need to have a conversation about having healthy families in the Muslim community and to encourage dialogue about difficult issues that people might be facing at home.