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Read MoreAugust 12, 2014 is International Youth Day. During this time, the world focuses on spreading awareness about youth-related issues and causes. AIC’s passionate about helping youth make positive changes in their community and the world at large, so we are holding a Selfie Contest on Instagram! Take a picture of yourself and explain what youth empowerment means…
Read MoreClick HERE to see the entire #He4Her photographic essay. “ANYONE CAN GO WATCH A MOVIE,” noted Edina Skaljic, Senior Program Manager and Team Organizer of the 8th Annual Boston Muslim Film Festival. “The real question is: What are you going to do about the issues explored in the film?” In a collective effort, Dominique Maffei, Maria Zahiri, and Skaljic…
Read More$10,000 in prizes for young American and Middle Eastern writers Winners from previous years featured in critically acclaimed book: Arab Spring Dreams WASHINGTON, October 22, 2013 – The American Islamic Congress (AIC) announces its eighth annual The contest, which annually awards $10,000 in prizes, is open to young thinkers and writers from the Middle East and United States. A…
Read More**UPDATE: Thank you to all of our supporters who came out to the benefit and made it a night to remember. American Islamic Congress cordially invites you to its: Fourth Annual “Light Up The Night” Benefit Friday, December 13, 2013 6:30pm AIC Boston Center On one of the shortest days of the year, the…
Read MoreThe series aims in part to address a lack of exhibits by contemporary Muslim artists in Boston’s galleries and museums, a void that reinforces the perception that Muslim art is limited to calligraphy and rugs. In fact, Boston is home to a vibrant scene of stereotype-shattering artistic innovators from across the Muslim world. “Home and…
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