Austin Citywide Iftar

CANCELED for 2024

Assalamualaikum and peace be upon you –

It is with great regret that we share that Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, who was our keynote speaker for the Austin Citywide Iftar, has had to cancel due to the tragic loss of her grandmother in Palestine. May God forgive her and grant her everlasting peace.

In light of this, and given how quickly the iftar date is approaching and how many other events are already organized over the coming weeks, we have decided to cancel the event for this year. We appreciate all the support that has been provided by each and every one of you, including our two Islamic schools – the Austin Peace Academy and Renaissance Academy. They have been organizing an Islamic arts exhibit by their student for the event! We would also like to thank our generous supporters at the Akhtar Law Firm, Muslim Aid USA, and the Islamic Arts Society.

If you have already purchased a ticket, you will be receiving a prompt refund. We thank you for your support, and we hope to see you at a future Austin Citywide Iftar!

May your Ramadan be blessed, productive with much worship, and a time of joy!

We would like to invite you to the 2024 Austin City-Wide Iftar! Please join us in an evening of togetherness as we celebrate the Austin Muslim community and the holy month of Ramadan.

Date: Sunday, March 24th
Time: 6:00p – 9:00p
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Austin (6505 North Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752)

This special occasion will be a time to acknowledge the rich diversity of the Austin Muslim community and numerous civic officials from the greater Austin area, benefiting the Austin rollout of Minaret Foundation’s program, Handle With Care.

We are also presenting an award to Congressman Greg Casar for his remarkable combination of defiance and compassion.

We’re also excited to announce the a display of Islamic art from our local schools, Austin Peace Academy and Renaissance Academy, with the support of the Islamic Arts Society.

Confirmed Speakers:

  • Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib
  • Congressman Greg Casar
  • Congressman Lloyd Doggett
  • State Representative Salman Bhojani
  • Council Member Zohaib Qadri
  • Sarah Al-Shaikh, our Master of Ceremony

Interested in sponsoring The Austin City-Wide Iftar? Learn more here.

About Minaret Foundation:
Minaret Foundation’s mission is to bring faith communities together to change the world around us through multi-faith and civic engagement.

Our Speakers

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib

Congressman Lloyd Doggett

Congressman Greg Casar

Representative Salman Bhojani

Council Member Zo Qadri

Sarah Al-Shaikh, Master of Ceremony