Upcoming Events
Save the Date for our Los Angeles Empowering Voices Benefit Gala!
We're excited to announce the upcoming Empowering Voices Benefit Gala: Celebrating Voices Championing Pluralism in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 10.
Each year, our gala brings together hundreds of guests united in a shared commitment to justice and community. We are proud to have welcomed a distinguished group of cultural and political trailblazers, including pioneering civil rights leaders. At a time when connection and collective purpose matter more than ever, we invite you to join us for an evening that celebrates pluralism in action—uplifting diverse voices, strengthening our shared sense of belonging, and advancing the work that brings our communities closer together.
Come together with friends, family, and changemakers for a night of inspiration, reflection, and hope. Don't miss this special evening—secure your tickets early to take advantage of early bird rates. Bring your friends and family and join us as we celebrate our resilience, our collective power, and the values that define us.
Stay tuned for additional details to be announced, including this year's lineup of speakers!
Tickets and tables are now available through the registration button below.
An American Eid: Celebrating Our Stories
At a time when Muslim Americans aren’t always welcome in spaces meant to represent all of us, we’re reclaiming our story by bringing together leaders, changemakers, and policymakers to celebrate community, culture, and good old American resilience.
Muslim Heritage Night @ the LA Clippers
Muslim Heritage Night is coming to Intuit Dome! Bring together your friends and family and join us as the LA Clippers take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, March 23, for a special evening celebrating the Los Angeles Muslim community.
A Multi-Faith Response to the Current Constitutional Crisis
Registration for in-person attendance for this event has closed. Please join us on our live stream here
We invite you to join us for a timely and urgent conversation on the moral and civic challenges posed by the current constitutional crisis and the role our faith traditions can play in responding.
This program will convene voices from various faith traditions to examine how threats to civil liberties, the rule of law, democratic norms, and constitutional protections are affecting our communities. Grounded in our shared faith values, we will explore nonviolent, community-centered responses that affirm human dignity, accountability, and democracy.
At moments when constitutional values are tested, faith communities have played a critical role in shaping our nation’s moral conscience. We hope you will join us in discerning how we can meet this moment together—with courage, clarity, and compassion. Light breakfast will be provided. RSVP is required. A follow up email will provide logistical details, including the address of the venue.
ICE and the Rule of Law
Join Salam Al-Marayati, President of MPAC, Mike Downing, former Deputy Chief of the LAPD, and Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General, for a live conversation on enforcement, accountability, and civil liberties.
Empowering Voices 2025
Mark your calendars: December 2, 2025 in the DMV. 🌟 Empowering Voices returns to honor those whose courage, integrity, and service uplift marginalized communities and defend pluralism. For over a decade, this annual awards gala has celebrated leaders in policy, culture, and human rights—amplifying voices that speak truth to power.
Expect a gathering of thought leaders, advocates, and public servants united under the values of justice, mercy, and equality. Together, we’ll recognize champions who embody America’s promise of inclusion and build momentum for the next wave of change.
2025 Annual Benefit Gala - Los Angeles
Join us on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Los Angeles for MPAC’s Annual Benefit Gala—an unforgettable evening of unity, reflection, and inspiration. Featuring Humza Yousaf, former First Minister of Scotland, and Ret. Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar, this year’s program brings together changemakers and supporters from across the nation to celebrate justice, compassion, and shared purpose. Mark your calendar for an evening of hope and momentum toward a more just and inclusive America.
An Evening with Humza Yousaf: Europe’s First Muslim Head of Government
Join us for an inspiring and timely conversation with Humza Yousaf, former First Minister of Scotland, and Dr. Nader Hashemi, Director of the Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University. Together, they will explore the intersections of leadership, faith, and justice in today’s complex and polarized political landscape.
As global societies grapple with questions of identity, equity, and moral courage, this dialogue will offer profound insights into how faith-informed leadership can guide us toward compassion, integrity, and collective responsibility. From navigating political pressures to upholding ethical principles in public life, our speakers will reflect on what it means to lead with conscience and conviction in a time of uncertainty.
This event invites policymakers, community leaders, students, and all those committed to justice and understanding to engage in a meaningful discussion about the future of inclusive leadership and the role of faith in advancing the common good.
Free Reception, Documentary Screening, and Q&A: "A Town Called Victoria"
Free Documentary Screening: "A Town Called Victoria" Episode 1: The Fire
Space is Limited, RSVP does not guarantee a seat. Seats are first come, first serve.
Join us for a reception, free screening, and Q&A of the award-winning docuseries A Town Called Victoria at AMC Georgetown 14, followed by a panel discussion with key voices from the film and community leaders. This powerful documentary tells the story of the Victoria Islamic Center mosque arson and the resilience of a South Texas community navigating grief, faith, and the search for justice.
Following the screening, we invite you to engage in a meaningful conversation with:
Li Lu, Director/Producer
Abed Ajrami, Victoria Islamic Center Member
Heidi Ajrami, Victoria Islamic Center Member
Haris Tarin, VP of Policy & Programming, MPAC
Mohammad Ali, Director of Legislative & Congressional Affairs, MPAC
Sue Obeidi, Senior VP, MPAC Hollywood Bureau
Together, this distinguished panel will reflect on the docuseries’ themes of resilience, faith, and unity, while exploring how all communities can stand against hate and build toward healing.
Saffron Kingdom Screening
The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) is proud to partner with Daffodil Studios and the Islamic Center of Southern California (ICSC) for a special screening of Saffron Kingdom, a bold and poignant film exploring the layered truths of Kashmir through memory, exile, and resistance. As Kashmir often gets lost in the global narrative, we would like to highlight the Kashmir conflict in honor of the Kashmiri people living under occupation since 1947 and those who have risked their safety and that of their families to create this film.