In a time when the world is engulfed in injustice, oppression, and uncertainty, the strength and clarity of true faith become more vital than ever. The ongoing massacres in Gaza lay bare the brutal reality of global inaction and complicity. Despite the immense suffering of Palestinians, many world powers—including those who claim to uphold human rights—remain passive, complicit, or even actively supportive of the violence through political and military means. The silence and failure of international institutions reflect a dangerous double standard, where political interests are prioritized over moral responsibility.
Meanwhile, in the United States, the resurgence of oppressive, Trump-era policies threatens the rights and freedoms of Muslims and other marginalized communities. Islamophobic rhetoric is being normalized once again, with potential expansions of surveillance, suppression of pro-Palestinian voices, and restrictions on campus activism and protest. From anti-BDS legislation to widespread censorship, Muslims and their allies are under growing pressure for simply standing on the side of justice.
The Annual MAS Convention is the largest and most diverse Islamic convention in North America. The convention takes place in Chicago, Illinois every December during the winter holiday season. By the grace of Allah and the unique effort of over 300 volunteers, the number of attendees has successfully grown from 1,500 in 2001 to over 45,000 in 2024.
The Muslim American Society (MAS) is a dynamic, religious, and educational organization that offer unique programs and services.
We offer a variety of programs for every age group. Multiple sessions to choose from on a wide range of topics that correlate to the theme.
1Shop your way through the bazaar!! Over 600 Muslim owned businesses to shop at. See what charities are working on for their latest projects.
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Challenge yourself amongst Muslims from all over the US in our biggest Quran Competition of the year.
Intensive two-day retreat for a spiritual & inspirational learning
experience.
An exclusive matchmaking service program by Pious Hearts for Muslims who are seeking marriage. Pre-registration is required.
5Are you or a loved one in need of disability services during your visit, Muhsen is here to help you, but you must pre-register.
4You won’t want to skip our indoor amusement park for some family packed fun.
6MLFA is sponsoring a Legal Clinic in conjunction with local Chicago attorneys who will be able to offer...
8MAS-ICNA not only places importance on our spiritual health, but on our physical health as well.
9Admission to the Main Event held on Friday12/26, Saturday12/27, and Sunday 12/28/2025 at the McCormick Place Chicago
Admission to the Intensive Knowledge Retreat held on Wednesday 12/24 & Thursday 12/25/2025 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place.
He was born in Jordan in 1972. He earned his PhD from Yarmouk University in 2005 and currently serves as a lecturer at the Faculty of Sharia at the University of Jordan.
He has authored several published books and academic research papers, including:
He has also participated in numerous seminars and academic conferences.
Nihad Awad is the Executive Director and co-founder of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the largest non-profit Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States.
He has been frequently interviewed on national and international media such as CNN, BBC World Service, PBS, C-SPAN, NPR, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Voice of America and Al-Jazeerah. CAIR news releases are disseminated to hundreds of thousands people worldwide on a daily basis.
After the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995, Mr. Awad flew to Oklahoma to aid in the relief effort. He personally met with Governor Frank Keating and gave the governor a sizable donation for the victims’ fund on behalf of the American Muslim community.
In 1997, Mr. Awad served on Vice President Al Gore’s Civil Rights Advisory Panel to the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security.
In his professional capacity, Mr. Awad has also personally met with former Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright andColin L. Powell to discuss the needs of the American Muslim community.
Numerous law enforcement agencies and Fortune 500 companies””including Nike and DKNY””have benefited from CAIR educational seminars on Islamic traditions and culture. In addition to resolving employment discrimination issues involving American Muslims, Mr. Awad has also conducted over 100 public relations and media training seminars nationwide.
For the 2000 presidential election, Mr. Awad was a key figure in the American Muslim Political Coordinating Committee (AMPCC), an umbrella organization of the largest American Muslim organizations, which helped to create the first Muslim voting bloc for a presidential election.
Mr. Awad is a regular participant in the U.S. Department of State’s “International Visitors Program”, which welcomes foreign dignitaries, journalists and academics who are currently visiting the President of the United States.
A few days after September 11, 2001, Mr. Awad was one of the few American Muslim leaders invited by the White House to join President Bush in a press conference at the Islamic Center of Washington, the oldest mosque in Washington DC.
Mr. Awad has testified before both houses of the U.S. Congress, most recently at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on matters involving Muslims in America.
He has also spoken at prestigious educational institutions, including Harvard, Stanford and Johns Hopkins Universities. He was also a featured speaker at the 2002 Reuters Forum on global cooperation at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. In addition, he actively works with local and national interfaith leaders and organizations in the interest of promoting positive relations among people of diverse faith communities.
Mr. Awad is also featured in Silent No More by former United States Representative Paul Findley (R-IL), a book chronicling the history of the American Muslim community.
Dr. Ahmad Khalid Shukri is a Jordanian academic specializing in Qur’anic exegesis (Tafsir) and Qur’anic Sciences, and a faculty member at Qatar University.
He earned his PhD from the Islamic University of Madinah in 1991 with First-Class Honors, and has taught and supervised at several Arab and Islamic universities, including the University of Jordan, Yarmouk University, Qatar University, and the United Arab Emirates University.
He has authored numerous peer-reviewed studies and books in Tafsir, Qur’anic readings (Qira’at), and Qur’anic Sciences, and has participated in many regional and international academic conferences.
McDonald’s Restaurant
Located on the 2nd Floor of the North Building
Fast food restaurant serving hamburgers, fries and more
Pricing: $
Hours of Operation
Open 9am-3pm Thursday- Friday December 23 -24, 2021
Open 7am-7pm Sunday- Tuesday December 26-28, 2021
*closed Saturday December 25, 2021
Connie’s Restaurant
Located on the 2nd Floor of the North Building
Pizza restaurant serving pizza, pasta, salads and sandwiches
Pricing: $
Hours of Operation
Open 9am-3pm Monday- Wednesday December 20 -23, 2021
Open 10am-8pm Sunday- Tuesday December 26-28, 2021
*closed Saturday December 25, 2021
Starbucks Coffee
Located on the 3nd Floor of the North Building, in front of the Bazar
2nd Location on South Level 2.5
Popular café, serving traditional Starbucks Coffee, teas, cold beverages, pastries and more
Pricing: $
Hours of Operation
Open 10am-10pm Sunday- Tuesday December 26-28, 2021
*closed Saturday December 25, 2021
23rd Street Café Located on the 3nd Floor of the North Building, in front of the Bazar
Grab and Go Market:
Serving salads, sandwiches, snacks and beverages
Pricing: $
Hours of Operation
Open 12pm-8pm Sunday- Tuesday December 26-28, 2021
*closed Saturday December 25, 2021
a. Bazaar will be open to attendees on Monday 12/26/2022 to Wednesday 12/28/2022 from 10:00AM until 11:00PM.
b. Exhibitors may enter the Bazaar at 9:30AM and must leave the Bazaar at 11:30PM.
c. Exhibitors must wear proper identification badges at all times; NO EXCEPTIONS.
d. Exhibitor must provide to MAS, in advance, the names of those persons (employees, staff, volunteers, etc.) who will staff the booth(s). To avoid delay in receiving badges, Exhibitors must submit names by December 1, 2022 to the Bazaar team.
e. Exhibitors will receive two (2) Convention Registrations per booth. Convention Registration can be used to access lectures and kids programs. Exhibitors may purchase additional Convention Registrations for family members at a special discounted rate. Please contact Bazaar team for details.