Care · Connect · Growth 2025 Conference
A Celebration of Queer Muslim Faith
April 26, 2025
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CDT
Location
UIC Student Center West
Address
828 S. Wolcott St., Chicago, IL 60607
Cost
FREE
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Join Hidayah US for an in-person conference event featuring dialogues on intersectional identities and queer spirituality. The event is in collaboration with the Arab American Cultural Center and Gender & Sexuality Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and includes a series of panel discussions on diverse topics, community building activities, and networking opportunities. The event is free to the public, and lunch and snacks will be provided. You must be +18 years old to attend, or accompanied with supervision by a guardian.
This event is a safe space for individuals to come together, share experiences, and build a supportive community. Whether you're looking to connect with like-minded individuals or simply want to learn more about the intersection of faith and identity, this event is for you. Let's celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and love in a welcoming environment.
All attendees will be required to agree to the event's safeguarding policies. By registering and attending this event, you agree that you will respect the Muslim and LGBTQ+ communities and have no malicious intent in harming members present. No recording of audio or video of participants is permitted during the event. Anyone found to be attending with ill intentions or causing harm to event attendees will be asked to leave.
Please contact info@hidayahlgbt.com for any queries or concerns, or if you are interested in volunteering during the event.
Want to support this event and future programming for LGBTQ+ Muslims? Donate to Hidayah US today!
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Schedule Overview:
9:00 - 10:00 am: Registration | Chai & Chat
10:00 - 10:30am: Welcome Session
10:30 - 11:30am: Queer Muslim Journeys: Strength in Community
11:30 am - 12:15pm: (1) Say Salaam! Speed Friending & Networking Activity | (2) Thrive, Survive and Strategize: Community Organizing Workshop
12:15 - 1:15pm: Lunch with Locals, Dhuhr & Resource Fair
1:15 - 2:00pm: Intersectional Minority Stressors Among Queer Arab Immigrants
2:00 - 2:45pm: Screening with Film Director Nadya Naumaan
2:45 - 3:45pm: Sudan Teach-in
3:45 - 4:45pm: Pinkwashing & Activism Workshop
4:45 - 5:30pm: Open Networking
Date posted
Apr 4, 2025
Date updated
Apr 7, 2025