International_Museum_of_Muslim_Cultures

International Museum of Muslim Cultures

International Museum of Muslim Cultures

Islamic history and culture museum in Jackson, Mississippi

The International Museum of Muslim Cultures is "America’s first Islamic history and culture museum".[1] It was established in April 2001, in Jackson, Mississippi in what is now the Arts Center of Mississippi.[2][3]

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The museum was co-founded by Emad Al-Turk and Okolo Rashid in response to the perception of Muslims in an exhibit at the then Mississippi Arts Pavilion. What was intended as a temporary exhibition became a permanent museum as of May 2002.[4] It also celebrates the contributions of Jackson's own Muslim population.[5]

Islamic Heritage Month

Islamic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the world's diverse Muslim cultures, with workshops all month long and a festival of music, fun and learning.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    "International Museum Of Muslim Cultures". The Clarion Ledger. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  2. [2]
    "Arts Center of Mississippi". Jackson, MS. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  3. [3]
    "International Museum of Muslim Cultures". Visit Mississippi. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  4. [4]
    Seraaj, Intisar (2017-08-01). "The making of a Muslim museum in Mississippi". Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  5. [5]
    Adams, Scott (2011-08-15). The Story of World Religions. The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. ISBN 978-1-4488-4791-4.
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    Fowler, Sarah. "What is it like being Muslim in Mississippi?". Retrieved 2024-02-03.

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