On Sunday, January 20, 2013, join physicians, executives, lawyers, elected officials, educators, religious leaders, professionals, parents, students and others, Muslims and non-Muslims alike for the Muslim American Inaugural Benefit Gala. 

The purpose of our event is to celebrate the re-election of President Obama, highlight the contributions of Muslims to the nation, generate funds for non-profit organizations who are addressing the needs of Muslims and non-Muslims both in the US and around the globe.  In fact, 100% of the proceeds of this event are dedicated to such organizations.

The venue for the event is a historic Italian Renaissance styled mansion and former embassy located conveniently off 16th Street near Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park.

Come meet and mingle with professionals from around the country.  Enjoy delicious food, a dessert buffet, entertainment and a vendors bazaar. 

Contacts:

To secure a vending booth, email: Khalilah Hopper Sabree at kshamsid@yahoo.com.

To advertise at the event, contact Talib I. Karim, Esq., at talib@tecrelations.com.

To pay by check or if you require any additional information, call 202-256-0499 or 202-368-1143.

We look forward to seeing you on January 20th!

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Muslim American Inaugural Benefit Gala

Commemorating the Beneficial Achievements of the Obama Administration, Honoring Muslim American Contributions to the Nation and the World

 When: Sunday, January 20, 2013 from 7pm - 11pm

Location: Josephine Butler Parks Center, 2437 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009

Non-Profit Beneficiaries Include:
● America's Islamic Heritage Museum
● DC Green Health - Builders of a “Green” Medical Center in Ward 7, Wash., DC
● Islamic Relief

Confirmed Special Guests
● The Abdullah Brothers (former NFL players who gave up lucrative contracts to make pilgrimage to Mecca)
● Native Deen - Hit Recording Artists
● Preacher Moss  - Acclaimed Comedian
● Ibtihaj Muhammad - Muslim American Woman Fencing Champion & Athletic Ambassador
● Noor Tagouri - Muslim American Woman Aspiring TV Host
● Azhar Usman - Acclaimed Comedian

Programme

7:00 pm  - Doors open and Registration Begins/Vendors Bazaar and Reception

8:30 pm  - Golden Minaret Awards Program

Welcome & Overview of Awards Program 

Talib I. Karim, Esq. - Co-Chair, Muslim American Presidential Inaugural Committee

Master & Mistress of Ceremonies 

Preacher Moss (Allah Made Me Funny Comedian)

Noor Tagouri (Aspiring TV Anchor)

Qu’ranic Recitation (Surah 55, Ar Rahman)

Abdullah Arenas & Ayah Syed- All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) Center

Remarks from Honorary Gala Co-Chairs

Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN), Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX)

Greetings From Nation's Capital

Imam Mohamed Magid, ISNA President - Presentation of Special Innovation Award

Yasir Kahf, 1001 Inventions Exhibit

Imam Mansoor Sabree, Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam - Presentation of Special Courage Award

Muhammad Ali (Champion Boxer) - Lifetime Achievement

Hamza and Husain Abdullah (Former NFL Players)

Ibtihaj Muhammad (Women’s Fencing Champion)

Performance by Recording Artist Khalil Ismail

Imam Faizal Khan, Islamic Society of Washington - Presentation of Special Advocacy Award

DC Muslim Democratic Caucus

Nihad Awad, CAIR Executive Director - Presentation of Golden Minaret for Education & Youth Leadership

Imam Talib Shareef, Masjid Muhammad - Presentation of Golden Minaret Awards for Media & Community Service

Performance by Azhar Usman - Allah Made Me Funny Comedian

Maryland Delegate & Chair, Maryland Legislative Black Caucus Aisha Braveboy - Presentation of Golden Minaret Awards for Health & Civil Rights

Muslim American Presidential Inaugural Committee - Presentation to Gala Beneficiaries

Performance by Acclaimed Recording Artists Native Deen

Program Close

10:00pm - Dessert Reception

Official Muslim American Inaugural Benefit Gala Sponsors
All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS Center)
American Muslim Democratic Caucus
Admiral Courier & Staffing
Axiom American Apparel
Blueboy Printing
Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR)
DC Green Health
DC Muslim Democratic Caucus
Dr. Azizah Al-Hibri
Embassy of Qatar
Imam Mansoor Sabree, Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam
Imam Muhammad Abdul-Aleem and the Muslim Community of Philadelphia
Imam Nadim Ali, SHARE Atlanta
Islam Central TV
Islamic Leadership Institute of America (ILIA)
Islamic Relief
Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
National Geographic Museum’s 1001 Inventions
Mushtaq Sheikh
Native Deen
ADG ProVision, LLC
Park USA
Banneker Ventures
Muslims for Obama
TEC Law Group/TEC Relations - Fiscal Agents

Official Muslim American Inaugural Benefit Gala Honorary Hosts
Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN) - Honorary Co-Chairman
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) - Honorary Co-Chairwoman
DC Mayor Vince Gray (D) – Honorary Co-Chairman
South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool – Honorary Co-Chairman
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA)
Congressman Danny Davis (D-IL)
DC Councilmember Anita Bonds (D-At Large)
DC Councilmember Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3)
DC Councilmember Yvette Alexander (D-Ward 7)
DC Councilmember (Mayor) Marion Barry (D-Ward 8)
Hon. D. Kamili Anderson (Ward 4) District of Columbia State Board of Education
Maryland Delegate Aisha Braveboy (D-PG County)
Dr. Azizah Al-Hibri

Muslim American Presidential Inaugural Committee

Executive Committee Members

Raheemah Abdulaleem, Esq. - Co-Chair

Dr. Bambade Abdullah

Bari Bako

Khalilah Hopper Sabree

Sarwat Hussain

Talib I. Karim, Esq. - Co-Chair

Nisa Muhammad

Carine Nouboussi

At Large Committee Members

Michael Adams

Farkhunda Ali

Nadhira Al-Khalili, Esq.

Muhammad Ansari

Zarinah Shakir

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EVENT SPONSORSHIP OVERVIEW

PLATINUM SPONSOR: $10,000

• 6 Event Tickets
• Top Listing in Email Blast
• Platinum Listing on Social Networking Platforms
• Platinum Listing on Website
• Representative Participation in Awards Program

GOLD SPONSOR: $5,000

• 5 Event Tickets

• Gold Listing in Email Blast
• Gold Listing on Social Networking Platforms
• Gold Listing on Website
• Recognition in Awards Program

VIP SPONSOR: $2,500

• 4 Event Tickets

• VIP Listing in Email Blast
• VIP Listing on Social Networking Platforms
• Gold Listing on Website
• Recognition in Awards Program

BASIC SPONSOR: $850

• 2 Event Tickets

• Listing in Email Blast
• Listing on Social Networking Platforms
• Listing on Website
• Recognition in Awards Program

VIP TICKET: $500

VIP VENDING  BOOTH: $300

PROGRAM BOOK PATRON LISTING: $350