Wisconsin Muslim Civic Foundation

10/19/2026

10/18/2026

An Evening in Somalia is coming! Join WMCF and the UWM Somali Student Association for trivia, painting, henna, Somali snacks, and history. Plus get the voting info you need for early voting.
📅 Thursday, Oct 22 | 6–8 PM
📍 Salam School, 815 W Layton Ave, Milwaukee
Free! RSVP: link in bio!

10/17/2026

Meet one of the leaders featured in our Voices from Wisconsin’s Muslim Community series.

Orusa Mozaffar Hassan, former President of ISM-West and pharmacist, shares the qualities she believes make a great leader.

10/17/2026

Join us for An Evening in Burma!

Trivia, painting, henna, snacks, history, and everything you need to vote on November 3.
Tuesday, October 20, 6 to 8 PM

Salam School, 811 W Layton Ave, Milwaukee

Free and open to all. Hosted by WMCF and BESA.
Link in bio!

10/11/2026

At our 2nd Annual WMCF Gala, we proudly showcased a gallery honoring Muslim leaders from across Wisconsin who have made a lasting impact on our communities.

Among those recognized was Brother Salah Sarsour, who shared an important message about the power of unity, collaboration, and working together toward a stronger future.
Our community is strongest when we come together, support one another, and work toward shared goals.

Listen to Brother Salah’s, our Leader of the Year awardee’s message on what we can accomplish when we stand united.

10/10/2026

Silent auction. Leaders Across Wisconsin poster series. Powerful speakers. Live art and auction. Dabke. Appetizers and dinner.

Our 2nd Annual Gala had it all. Thank you to our emcee, Ash-har Quraishi, Sheikh Rami Bleibal, Dr. Adam Hamamy, Darializa Avila Chevalier, Executive Director Fauzia Qureshi, WMCF President Dr. Mushir Hassan, and WMCA President Sheila Badwan for inspiring us, and to WMCA for being our Diamond Sponsor. Congratulations to Salah Sarsour (Leader of the Year) and Naheed Arshad (Community Champion). Swipe for some of our favorite moments

10/09/2026

Still glowing from our 2nd Annual Gala! To our guests, partners, and amazing volunteers: thank you for showing up and dressing the part in black, silver, and white. You made the night beautiful. Thank you for celebrating with us.

10/08/2026

What a day! More than 150 high school students from schools across Milwaukee, including Salam School , came together at the Youth Civic Summit to learn, lead, and empower. Our young people showed up ready to shape the future of Wisconsin.
Thank you to our incredible partners: True Skool, Wisconsin Civic Power Table, LIT Wisconsin Leaders Igniting Transformation, Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project, Milwaukee Turners at Turner Hall Milwaukee Turners, Wisconsin Interfaith Voter Engagement Campaign, Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, League of Women Voters, All Voting Is Local All Voting is Local, and VoteRiders.

10/02/2026

Experience art coming to life at the WMCF 2nd Annual Gala!

We’re excited to welcome Abid Shalabi and Caleb Wassel, who will be creating live paintings throughout the evening. Watch their creativity unfold in real time as they capture the spirit of a night rooted in community and rising in leadership.

Join us tonight for an unforgettable evening of community, leadership, and art.