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Islamic Council of New England ( 2009 )

( Islam )

c/o 7 Sansouci Drive
South Hadley MA 01075 United States View on map
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About

From website: The Islamic Council of New England is an umbrella organization established in 1984 as a non-profit religious corporation. The primary objective of the Council is to provide a platform to Islamic centers and societies operating in the New England region of the United States for improved communication and coordination of their activities.

History

The Islamic Council of New England was established in 1984 as a non-profit, tax-exempt religious organization to serve as an umbrella for all Islamic centers and masajid in New England. The Islamic Council now has a membership of 17 centers. Attendance at the annual fall conference, hosted by a different center each year, varies between 700 and 1000 people.

Description

Active in interfaith dialogue throughout the Northeast, the Islamic Council is broadening its scope and programs for the betterment of the Muslim community in the context of American society. Projects and new resources are currently being developed to improve Islamic education in America. One such project is the development of Islamic education materials for middle school history and social studies teachers.

The Council, consisting of representatives from each Muslim center and society in New England, meets four times each year. Members of the Board of Directors and council officers are elected annually. The Council publishes a newsletter, The Islamic Forum.

Date center founded:: 1984