Events
Events & Speaking Engagements
Events involving Imam Zaid Shakir in various capacities.
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Dec 2024
RIS Convention- 2024
December 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Reviving The Islamic Spirit, Toronto, CA.

RIS is deeply honored to welcome back Imam Zaid Shakir to this year’s 2024 Conference. Imam Zaid Shakir has graced every RIS with his insight and inspiration, and we’re excited to have him join us again this year. Join RIS in welcoming Imam Zaid for another unforgettable experience!
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Dec 2024
Building Tomorrow: A Foundation For The Future
December 19, 2024 at 2:00 AM
Ali Events Lakewood, Atlanta, GA.

Join Imam Zaid Shakir and Imam Siraj Wahhaj for what promises, God willing, to be an incredible program showcasing the phenomenal work my brother Atiba Saleem Jones and his team at SAVE Institute have been doing the last 3 years to uplift humanity through empowering Black boys with holistic education, entrepreneurial and vocational training, spirituality, mentorship, national and international travel, and more.
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Dec 2024
Fight Against Genocide
December 9, 2024 at 1:00 AM
Marriott, Saddle Brook, NJ.

Stop by to hear Imam Zaid Shakir, Co-founder Zaytuna College, Dr Adam Hamaway Treated victims in Gaza, Imam Saffet Catovic Muslim strategy at the UN, and Imam Malik Mujahid President, Justice For All. Learn of Human Rights and its importance in the affairs of the UMMAH, inshaAllah.
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Dec 2024
Bridging Generations - Shaping Our Future
December 8, 2024 at 2:00 AM
Islamic Center of Cary, NC

Join an inspiring evening with Project T.E.A.M. (To Establish A Masjid) and hear from renowned keynote speakers Imam Zaid Shakir and Ustadha Aneesah Dawan, inshaAllah. Come together with friends and family to help raise funds for a great cause, a night of delicious food, entertainment, and community support. This event is a unique opportunity to support the establishment of a Masjid that will become a hub for worship, knowledge, and community. Be part of this noble endeavor and earn the lasting rewards of contributing to a house of Allah. Don’t miss out on an evening filled with meaningful insights and the chance to impact our community’s future!
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Dec 2024
The Importance of Dua and Patience During Hard Times
December 6, 2024 at 2:00 AM
SCSU School of Business, New Haven, CT.

Stop by to hear prominent Muslim scholar and the co-founder of Zaytuna College, Imam Zaid Shakir, speak on the power of Dua, patience, and Allah in times of hardship. The SCSU Muslim Students Association is hosting its final event of the semester 2024, inshaAllah.
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Dec 2024
Seeds of Change: Cultivating a Better Tomorrow
December 1, 2024 at 1:30 AM
District 56, Elk Grove, CA.

This special evening brings together voices of wisdom and vision, with Imam Zaid Shakir of Lighthouse Mosque as our keynote speaker, alongside other inspiring scholars. It’s a night to unite, reflect, and take steps toward meaningful change as a community, inshaAllah. Don’t miss this opportunity to support Al-Misbaah’s mission and be part of a transformative future.
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Nov 2024
Trump Returns: Now What?
November 5, 2024 at 12:10 AM
Celebrate Mercy, Live Webinar

Join Imam Zaid Shakir - one of America’s most trusted voices for Muslim guidance and resilience - as he offers scholarly wisdom and insight for navigating what lies ahead. With his deep understanding of American history and the Muslim experience in the U.S., Imam Zaid will provide a framework for staying spiritually strong and proactive in the face of potential trials. There will also be live Q&A, so you can ask him your questions directly.
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Aug 2024
Portrait of a Hate Crime
August 28, 2024 at 10:52 PM
Hilton Anatole, Governors Hall, Dallas, TX.

Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) presents this weekend: 36 Seconds Film: Portrait of a Hate Crime will be screened at ISNA on Aug. 31 @ 1 PM. For the first time since the tragic murder of three Muslim college students in Chapel Hill on Feb. 10, 2015, this feature documentary sets the record straight about what transpired on that horrific night and its aftermath. Discussion panel includes film producer Tarek Albaba, Omar Altalib and Imam Zaid Shakir.
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Aug 2024
The Muslim American, Forging Faith and Action
August 28, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Hilton Anatole, Dallas, TX.

Are you ready for ISNA's 61st Annual ISNA Convention? Come join Imam Zaid Shakir and other notable Scholars, Activists, and Entertainers!
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Apr 2024
Ethical Economics Building Institutional Relationships
April 27, 2024 at 10:27 PM
The Islamic Center At New York University, Manhattan, NY

Imam Zaid Shakir will discuss how consumer wealth wields immense power to drive or detract from good and learn how we can set a solid foundation for the American Muslim community to flourish.
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Mar 2024
A Benefit For Muslims Around The Globe
March 27, 2024 at 6:47 AM
Mehran Restaurant, Newark, CA.

Please join Moonlight Humanity for the 14th annual Iftar, featuring Imam Zaid Shakir, in a gathering that benefits Muslims worldwide. The effort is to reach across Palestine, Rohingya, Bangladesh, China, Sierra Leone, Vietnam, Burma, and Cambodia. Embrace the blessings of Ramadan and unite to create a more compassionate world, and help those in need.
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Mar 2024
Gaza Needs You
March 25, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Houston Marriott, Houston, TX.

Join Rahma Worldwide, guest speaker Imam Zaid Shakir, Dr.Shadi Zaza CEO of Rahma Worldwide, and Dr. Abdul R Moosa fresh from Gaza for an evening of compassion and solidarity as we come together to support Gaza in its time of dire need. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is deteriorating rapidly, with over two million people, including 600,000 children, lacking access to life-saving support. Despite the challenges, the Rahma team in Palestine remains steadfast on the ground, working tirelessly to provide essential aid.
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Mar 2024
Imam Zaid Shakir - A Scholar In Islamic Studies
March 1, 2024 at 1:45 AM
Quinipiac University, New Haven, CT.

Imam Zaid Shakir's lecture hosted by the Quinnipiac University Muslim Students Association in New Haven, Connecticut will include a question-and-answer session, inshaAllah.
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Jan 2024
Elevating Our Community
January 22, 2024 at 1:30 AM
UC Berkeley, CA.

A Benefit Dinner for Muslim Life at Berkeley Guest Speakers: Imam Zaid Shakir, Dr. Hatem Bazian, and Dr. Nisa Muhammad.
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Dec 2023
Timeless Principles -Year End Event
December 16, 2023 at 5:39 AM
Ta'leef Collective, Bay Area, CA.

Join Ta'leef Collective, Bay Area for the Annual Year-End benefit event and dinner with Imam Zaid Shakir, Yasmin Mogahed, Dr. Will Caldwell, Dr. Ali Dia, Ta'leef Board of Directors, Staff, Volunteers and more.
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