It’s Islam Awareness Week at UCI! The following events are taking place on campus this week to promote Islam awareness – see schedule below. Take some time, if you can, to attend one or a few. Hey, and don’t forget to share your thoughts and experiences with us on the blog! We’d love to hear from you about it. 🙂
Islam in Perspective: A History of Muslim Resiliency in the States
- Repeated Registry: A Repeated History?
Monday, February 6 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Doheny Beach B, Student Center
At this event, we look at the parallels between Japanese American internment in World War II and the current Muslim American reality.
- Untold Legacies: Black Muslims in America
Tuesday, February 7 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Moss Cove A, Student Center
Islam came to America through the Black Muslim community. Join us for a night event as we look back on how Black Muslims have shaped the nation.
- Islam 101
Wednesday, February 8 | 12-1 p.m. | Emerald Bay A, Student Center
We invite you to a presentation on the basics of Islam.
- Need for Speed: Faith and Fasting
Thursday, February 9 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Crescent Bay A, C, D; Student Center
Fasting is a vital practice of Islam. We welcome you to join us in fasting from sunrise to sunset and breakfast with a faith sharing event.
- Friday Sermon
Friday, February 10 | 12-1 p.m. | UCI Flagpoles
Come sit in on our Friday prayer that Muslims all over the world hold every week.
- “Ask a Muslim”
Tuesday, February 7 & Thursday, February 9 | 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. | Ring Road.
Do you have any questions about what it means to be a Muslim? Come by and get to know more about the fastest growing religion in the world.