Older Youth Program

Dec 23, 2022 EST (UTC-5)
Time
Session/Topic
Speakers
Room
08:00pm - 10:00pm

Teh Talks: Youth Social & Tea

Come and enjoy some tea while you catch up with old friends and meet new ones too!

Newburyport
Dec 24, 2022 EST (UTC-5)
Time
Session/Topic
Speakers
Room
06:00am - 07:00am

ODOJ (One Day One Juz) ALL Youth

Read or just listen to Qur'an and reflection after Fajr! Open to all youth.

North Shore A
09:00am - 10:00am

What Does Da'wah Look Like? (ALL YOUTH)

Living in America, even at a young age, we learn that how we represent ourselves is how people perceive us. This is especially true living as young Muslim Americans where our own actions, behaviors, and even the way we dress can inherently be forms of Da’wah. In this session, we will learn what Da’wah is and why it is so important.

Honest Qashidi
North Shore A
10:30am - 12:00pm

Culture Day Games (ALL Youth)

Come celebrate our culture, we're proud and strong! We'll play some games and sing some songs!

Cooking contests are also something we might do and you better wear your Batik too!

North Shore A
12:00pm - 01:30pm

Prayer + Lunch

Lunch: Grand Ballroom, Prayer: North Shore B & C (Musholla)
01:30pm - 02:45pm

BeReal: Staying Grounded in a Digital Age

Technology has afforded us the ability to connect and gain access to information like never before. With that comes challenges such as instantaneous gratification, a loss of identity, a loss of personhood, and  a lack of valuable connection. In this lecture we will discuss how to navigate these challenges while using our knowledge and tools intentionally.

 

Dr. Abdulrahman Mahmoud
Newburyport
03:15pm - 04:30pm

Deen vs. Dunya: Finding Your Balance

Understanding and balancing Deen and Dunya can be difficult but neglecting either can be dangerous. Is striving to achieve excellence in our Deen connected to achieving success in the Dunya? In this lecture, we will learn ways to balance the two while enhancing both and how we can recognize any imbalances. 

Chaplain Sakinah Alhabshi
Newburyport
05:00pm - 07:00pm

Prayer + Dinner

Dinner: Grand Ballroom, North Shore B & C (Musholla)
08:00pm - 10:00pm

Culture Night Tournament (ALL Youth)

After Isha comes in and the sky turns dark, Muktamar Youth shall make their mark.

Culture Day turns to Culture Night and our competitors compete with all their might.

North Shore B & C (Musholla)
Dec 25, 2022 EST (UTC-5)
Time
Session/Topic
Speakers
Room
06:00am - 07:00am

ODOJ (One Day One Juz) ALL Youth

Read or just listen to Qur'an and reflection after Fajr! Open to all youth.

North Shore A
10:30am - 12:00pm

Living the Life of the Prophet in a Modern World

In today’s society, we are constantly presented with situations that challenge Islam and inflict doubt in our beliefs and values. In this education activity we will perform modern life scenarios that any growing Muslim may experience and develop strategies to avoid conflict or resolve any apprehension.

Honest Qashidi
Newburyport
12:00pm - 01:30pm

Prayer + Lunch

Lunch: Grand Ballroom, North Shore B & C (Musholla)
01:30pm - 02:45pm

Amazing Balapan (race) ALL Youth

Newburyport
03:15pm - 04:45pm

Glad Tidings to the Strangers: Being Muslim in the Face of Western Values

As young adults living in the West we are inevitably confronted with controversial ideals and -isms. In this lecture we will learn how to challenge ideals that conflict with our values and maintain authentic Muslim identities. 

Dr. Harun Spevack
Newburyport

Youtube Video

Islamic Mental Health (ALL)

*MAIN PROGRAM SESSION*

Gloucester
05:00pm - 07:00pm

Prayer + Dinner

Dinner: Grand Ballroom, North Shore B & C (Musholla)
08:00pm - 09:00pm

Girls Unfiltered Discussion (OLDER Youth)

This is a safe space for older youth (HS+) girls to ask questions and discuss certain topics with a knowledgable professional as well as other youth who may be feeling or experiencing similar thoughts.

Chaplain Sakinah Alhabshi
Newburyport

Boys Unfiltered Discussion (OLDER Youth)

This is a safe space for older youth (HS+) boys to ask questions and discuss certain topics with a knowledgable professional as well as other youth who may be feeling or experiencing similar thoughts.

Dr. Harun Spevack
North Shore A
09:30pm - 11:00pm

Boys Game Night (ALL Youth)

Under the Muktamar moonlight, we all love to play. Soccer and football and sarung race. 

And tonight we shall play, with our brothers in arms. We shall game and have fun and have heart to hearts. 

North Shore A & Northshore B and C (Musholla)
09:30pm - 11:30pm

Girls Night In (ALL Youth)

It's Girls Night In and we're gonna drink some hot cocoa. We'll dance and eat cookies til it's time to bobo.

Bracelets and necklaces are things we'll make. And we'll sing karaoke during this much needed break :D

Newburyport
Dec 26, 2022 EST (UTC-5)
Time
Session/Topic
Speakers
Room
06:00am - 07:00am

ODOJ (One Day One Juz) ALL Youth

Read or just listen to Qur'an and reflection after Fajr! Open to all youth.

North Shore A
09:00am - 10:00am

Art Gallery Submissions Due

OPEN TO ALL AGES 

Submit Here: Art Gallery Submission Form

10:00am - 03:00pm

Field Trip

04:00pm - 06:30pm

Youth Got Talent! (ALL Youth)

We're young and we're brave with hearts of fire. Talent bursts at our seams; we impress, we inspire.

But if it's not quite your time, there's no need to be blue. There's honor and fun in just watching too :D

Sign Up Here: YGT Sign Up Form (before event)

 

 

North Shore A

Youtube Video

08:00pm - 11:00pm

Malam Persambahan (ALL)

*MAIN PROGRAM*

Grand Ballroom