CIOM Merges with ISCOM to form Michigan Muslim Community Council (MMCC)

Press Release

The Michigan Muslim Community Council (MMCC) is officially established, after the CIOM/ISCOM merger details were finalized earlier this month. More information regarding the MMCC will be forthcoming, as this entity to represent the combined councils of Islamic Organizations & Islamic Shura Council of Michigan

The joint entity announced that “It is increasingly more important for all Muslims to stay active in engaging their elected officials to for dialogue and understanding.”

The joint organizations have planned several events, including Michigan Muslim Capitol Day 2012 on Thursday May 17th, 2012, 9am-3:30pm, at the Mackinac Room, Anderson House Office Building, Lansing.

Michigan Muslims at this event will attend meetings with their particular State Reps and Senators from their own district, attend a luncheon with the hosting State Reps., Senators and Governor (invited) and also watch the opening invocation of the House session by a local Muslim.

Michigan Muslim Community Council (CIOM & ISCOM) in partnership with Islamic Society of North America will also host the 2nd Diversity Forum, Strength Through Diversity, June 29th and June 30th, 2012 at the Islamic Center of America, 19500 Ford Road, Dearborn, MI 48128; $35/Adult. $65/Couple. $30/Student. $130/Four. $30/Babysitting Group of 4 or more = $30/each. Saturday Banquet $25/each.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

   Mohamed MAGID   Hassanain Rajabali       Sherman JACKSON
   Zaid SHAKIR         Haroon MOGHUL           Dawud WALID
   Najah BAZZY        Tayyibah TAYLOR          Safaa ZARZOUR

Please Register By Thursday, May 31, 2012 Join us for Sessions, Bazaar, African American Museum, and more!

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