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National Muslim Women’s Conference – East Coast 2025

Join inspiring Muslim women from across the nation at the 2nd annual USCMO National Muslim Women’s Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas. This year’s theme, “Leading with Nour (Light): Faith, Power, Impact,” celebrates the strength, resilience, and vision of Muslim women leaders who are shaping their communities and the world.

Over three days, attendees will engage in dynamic workshops, keynote sessions, panel discussions, and networking focused on faith-driven leadership, professional growth, and civic engagement. The program is designed to empower women at every stage of their leadership journey—whether you’re a student, professional, activist, or community organizer.

Highlights include:

  • Keynote addresses by trailblazing Muslim women leaders
  • Workshops on leadership skills, advocacy, wellness, and public speaking
  • Interactive sessions on building influence and amplifying impact
  • Networking opportunities with peers and mentors from across the country
  • Spiritual reflections and sessions to nurture faith and resilience

The conference offers a welcoming space for learning, collaboration, and empowerment. Come connect with fellow changemakers and amplify your voice as we lead with light—guided by faith, driven by purpose, and united for impact.

Register now to secure your spot at the premier national gathering of Muslim women leaders!

 

Venue Info

Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott, Freeport Parkway, Irving, TX, USA

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4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Registration and Hotel Check-In

General registration and networking. Attendees gathering and introduction. Pick up Conference materials, name badge and event schedule. Settle into accommodations and prepare for a weekend of inspiration.

5:45 am - 6:30 am

Fajr Prayer and Morning Athkar Circle ( optional )

Fusceina Mohamad Fusceina Mohamad
8:30 am - 9:45 am Hotel Resturant

Registration and Breakfast

Breakfast Time

10:00 am - 10:05 am

Opening Ceremony

Opening and Welcoming Remarks

Hadiyyah Clark Hadiyyah Clark
10:05 am - 10:10 am

Quran Recitation

Quran Recitation by Sr. Fuseina Mohamad

Fusceina Mohamad Fusceina Mohamad
10:45 am - 11:30 am

Panel 1: Faith and Leadership: Empowered to Rise Against all Odds

Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir
Sara Minkara Sara Minkara
Dr. Saima Azfar Dr. Saima Azfar
11:30 am - 12:15 pm

Workshop A: Digital Leadership and Influence

Halimah DeOliveira Halimah DeOliveira
11:30 am - 12:15 pm

Workshop B: Faith and Fundraising - Building Muslim-Owned Businesses

Amany Killawi Amany Killawi
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Networking Lunch and Dhuhr Prayer

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Panel 2: Power in Action: Faith, Advocacy, and Civic Engagement

Salima Suswell Salima Suswell
Nazma Khan Nazma Khan
Marium S. Uddin Marium S. Uddin
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

Workshop B: Faith and Fundrasing- Building Muslim-Owned Businesses

Amany Killawi Amany Killawi
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

Workshop A: Digital Leadership and Influence

Halimah DeOliveira Halimah DeOliveira
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Stretch Break/ Transition Time

3:15 pm - 4:00 pm

Workshop C: Women in the Masjid- Reclaiming Sacred Leadership Spaces

Sarah Ahmed Sarah Ahmed
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm

Workshop D: Humanitarian Advocacy: The Power of your Voice

Aseel Elborno Aseel Elborno
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Break and Asr Prayer

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm

Panel 3: Spiritual Leadership: Lessons from the Qur'an and Sunnah

Shahidah Sharif Shahidah Sharif
Anaya Walker Anaya Walker
Fusceina Mohamad Fusceina Mohamad
5:15 pm - 5:30 pm

Closing Reflections and Du'a and Survey

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Saturday Evening Gala: Celebrating Legacy and Light

Abrar Omeish Abrar Omeish
7:00 pm - 7:15 pm

Qur'an Recitation

Fusceina Mohamad Fusceina Mohamad
7:15 pm - 7:25 pm

Welcoming Remarks

Oussama Jammal Oussama Jammal
7:25 pm - 7:35 pm

Inspirational Video or Presentation

7:35 pm - 8:15 pm

Dinner

8:15 pm - 8:55 pm

Gala Keynote Speech

Muniba Mazari Muniba Mazari
8:55 pm - 9:30 pm

Community Awards

8:55 pm - 9:30 pm

Legacy In Action: Muslim Women Leading for Collective Impact: Project

5:45 am - 6:30 am Hall B

Fajr Prayer and Morning Athkar Circle ( Optional )

8:30 am - 9:30 am

Breakfast and Networking

A relaxed space to connect with attendees and speakers before departure

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Wellness Panel: Leading Through Healing

Mubarakah Ibrahim Mubarakah Ibrahim
Haleh Banani Haleh Banani
Angelica Lindsey Ali Angelica Lindsey Ali
10:30 am - 11:15 am

Closingb Keynote: The Future is Her

Speaker: Aminah Knight

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Final Networking and Hotel Check-Out

  • Date : September 26, 2025 - September 28, 2025
  • Time : 8:00 am - 10:00 pm (America/Chicago)
  • Venue : Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott, Freeport Parkway, Irving, TX, USA

National Muslim Women’s Conference – East Coast 2025

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