Public Affairs & Civic Engagement

Overview

Home to the largest Muslim voter database in the state, this bureau leads non-partisan voter registration, civic education, and interfaith advocacy so Minnesota Muslims are informed and engaged participants in public life.

• Muslim Day at the Capitol (est. 2005) — connects Muslim constituents with state legislators
• Taking Heart Ramadan Iftar Open House — co-founded with the MN Council of Churches in 2005; the 2019 series held 26 events statewide for 1,500+ non-Muslim guests
• Rabbi Imam Round Table (est. 2011) — a bimonthly interfaith forum for Islamic and Jewish religious leaders